Hughton eyes Wilshere

[bawan 0]

Newcastle United manager Chris Hughton says he will look to bring in Arsenal starlet Jack Wilshere on loan to help his side's survival bid.

 

United returned to the Premier League at the first time of asking by winning the Championship and Hughton is eager to bolster his squad to ensure they avoid relegation.

 

Wilshere, who spent the latter half of the season on loan at Bolton, is top of the Toon chief's shopping list.

 

And a deal could be on the cards for the promising 18-year-old, who is also courting the interest of Championship newcomers Leeds.

Chance to mature

 

Arsenal boss Arsene Wenger is believed to be keen on loaning the starlet out in a bid to garner first-team experience, and Hughton says he would pounce at the chance.

 

Hughton said in the Daily Star Sunday: "Wilshere is a very good young player and I think young players should get the chance to mature. They are the type of players I am looking at.

 

"We want new players - but what we have said is that I don't expect to be making wholesale changes."

 

Regardless of who he recruits, Hughton remains focused on the solitary goal of achieving Premier League survival.

 

The former Spurs coach says reaching the 40-point mark will be a big ask for his newly-promoted side, although he feels that can only be done with the addition of quality to his ranks.

 

Chairman Mike Ashley has already ruled out any spending in the summer at St James' Park and Hughton insists he would not ruin the unity that his team currently possess, despite the need to recruit.

 

He added: "We have momentum and a spirit that has been created and I don't want to disrupt it. But I'm aware we are going into a better division and I'm mindful of the type of players we need to get in.

 

Very tough

 

"It is a big job ahead. We are going into a league that I feel is the best and most competitive in the world. We are under no illusions. It is going to be a very tough season."

 

Hughton feels his cause will be helped by star striker Andy Carroll, who plundered 19 goals in his side's romp to the title, and the Magpies boss has backed the 21-year-old to cause top-flight defenders problems.

 

"Andy had a very good season and we asked him to contribute with more goals," said Hughton. "He did that and he improved his all-round play, so he couldn't do any more last season.

 

"But I have no doubt there is still more to come from him and he will be up against better players and tougher defenders. He is a good player who we see as having a good future at the club."

[Guest]

Mike Ashley isn't our chairman.

[sammynb 2933]

Mike Ashley is a cunt.

 

fyp

[Andrew 4263]

didnt read the article tbf, couldnt be arsed

 

however, wilshere? yes fucking please

[Gejon 2]

I would love Wilshere here. Got to start thinking about Vuckic though, he is the same age and seems to be very highly rated. I suppose if we get Wilshere we can send Haris out on loan for 6 months and see how he gets on.

 

I doubt Nolan will be sold so we have Guthrie, Nolan and Barton fighting it out for a CM spot already. A player able to help out the back 4, not necessarily a defensive midfielder but someone who would be disciplined enough to drop back when needed and has the legs to do so could make a massive difference next year when we will be up against it a lot.

[khay 8]

yes please if true.

 

But he did quite well at Bolton if he was to go back out on loan he would probably go back to them.

 

As he was due to go to Burnley before Coyle left.

[Drifter 0]

With out any doubt ,its looking like this is the way foward for a while,loan deals,mmm?.

Edited June 1, 2010 by Drifter

[Guest Barrack Road]

I don't want to exaggerate too much here, but for me at 17/18 he's the most talented kid I've seen since Gazza, certainly in terms of dribbling ability.

[zico martin 87]

I don't want to exaggerate too much here, but for me at 17/18 he's the most talented kid I've seen since Gazza, certainly in terms of dribbling ability.

 

so why and how would he end up here then? sorry to be a spoilsport but there's no point at looking at any players with ability as they'll be snapped up by a club with potential

[Guest Barrack Road]

I don't want to exaggerate too much here, but for me at 17/18 he's the most talented kid I've seen since Gazza, certainly in terms of dribbling ability.

 

so why and how would he end up here then? sorry to be a spoilsport but there's no point at looking at any players with ability as they'll be snapped up by a club with potential

It's only a loan. Where would you rather play Bolton or Newcastle? He is definitely going somewhere, why not here?

[Andrew 4263]

I don't want to exaggerate too much here, but for me at 17/18 he's the most talented kid I've seen since Gazza, certainly in terms of dribbling ability.

 

so why and how would he end up here then? sorry to be a spoilsport but there's no point at looking at any players with ability as they'll be snapped up by a club with potential

 

its a loan deal, hes already at one of those clubs

 

absolutlely talking out of your arse man

[Gejon 2]

Saw him today

[Nobby 0]

Saw him today

where?

[Gejon 2]

Coming out of a bank in Hitchin town centre, was tempted to mug him.