Adam Wilson: Bradford City snap up ex-Newcastle United winger from The New Saints
Bradford have signed former Newcastle winger Adam Wilson from The New Saints on a three-year deal.
Wilson, 23, was the Welsh club’s player of the season after helping them to a league and cup double.
He previously spent four years at Newcastle, featuring regularly in their reserves as well as in the EFL Trophy.
“This is a big club that should be a lot higher up in the leagues, with a great manager and fanbase, so it was difficult to say no,” said Wilson.
“I love playing in front of big crowds. I did it a few times at Newcastle, and it really gets your adrenaline going.”
Anthony Gordon is yet to play a full 90 minutes for Newcastle United. That it didn’t change against Liverpool might well have cost Eddie Howe’s side the game.
Gordon was subbed in the 72nd minute, with his side 1-0 up. Around 25 minutes later, Newcastle had succumbed to two sucker punches by Darwin Nunez and suffered their second defeat of the season.
Newcastle United defender Sven Botman picked up an injury against Liverpool on Sunday and the Magpies could now be forced to dip into the transfer market for a potential replacement.
The true extent of the damage is yet to be determined but the Dutchman is a key player for Newcastle and Eddie Howe must look to sign a quality defender if he is sidelined for an extended period.
A report from Football Transfers claims that Newcastle could now revisit a move for Goncalo Inacio depending on the return of Botman. Inácio has been a key player for Sporting CP and he could prove to be a superb long-term addition.
The 22-year-old can operate as the left-sided central defender as well as the left-back. He has a long-term contract with the Portuguese club until the summer of 2027 and a release clause of €60 million.
Newcastle certainly have the financial means to pay the reported asking price and Inacio would be a solid, long-term investment for them.
