Report: Newcastle United must pay £53 million for Odysseas Vlachodimos

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Newcastle United are reportedly looking into a deal for Greek international goalkeeper Odysseas Vlachodimos. That is according to a report from Greek source Sport24, who claim that the Benfica stopper is on the club’s radar at a price of £17.6 million. 

It would appear that the club’s new-founded financial clout has them looking for a new stopper, despite the current reliability of number one Martin Dubravka. 

But despite the report’s claim, Newcastle might have to do a little better than the apparent fee on offer. 

A Bola is making it clear that the Portuguese side is not currently in a financial position where they need to consider selling players. 

With that in mind, Vlachodimos is unlikely to be available at anything less than his current release clause. That would mean Newcastle having to pay a fee in the region of €60 million (£53m) for the German-born stopper. 

Now whilst Vlachodimos is a very talented goalkeeper, Newcastle are not currently in desperate need of improving on their current options between the sticks. Therefore, spending £53 million on the Greek star seems an unlikely proposition, despite the apparent new wealth coming to St James’ Park. 

Vlachodimos already appears like a lost cause.