Izuchukwu Okosi
Super Eagles left back Zaidu Sanusi is reportedly one of the latest sought-after players by the new owners of Newcastle United ahead of the 2022/2023 season.
Join our WhatsApp ChannelSources close to Newcastle United reveal that the owners are keen to bring in a left back in the club this summer and Sanusi who was first choice in his position for Nigeria at the 2021 Africa Cup of Nations in Cameroon is valued at N2. 9 billion naira.
Newcastle United also targeted other Nigeria internationals during the January transfer window including Victor Osimhen and Moses Simon albeit it seems this will be a long shot.
Zaidu Sanusi is a regular starter for Portuguese giants CF Porto and will be a serious threat to the duo of Matt Ritchie and Paul Dummet.
Sanusi has been outstanding for Porto since he arrived from Santa Clara three years ago. He has been the go-to man at left back for the Dragons.
This season, the 24-year-old has made 13 league appearances for the former Portuguese champions, with a goal to his name.
Sanusi still has three years on his contract, but abola reports that Newcastle are looking to swoop in for him this summer.
Newcastle is currently battling relegation, but if they stay, the attraction of the Premier League could be the pull they need to get the Nigerian defender who is also adept at playing from the wings.
Izuchukwu Okosi is a Nigerian sports and entertainment journalist with two decades of experience in the media industry having begun his media journey in 2002 as an intern at Mundial Sports International (MSI) and Africa Independent Television (AIT), owners of Daar Communications Plc.
