Newcastle United are reportedly interested in a move for West Bromwich Albion striker Salomon Rondon this summer, and fans have taken to Twitter to react with excitement at the news.
As reported by the Daily Mail, the Magpies are the latest club to join the race for the 28-year-old Venezuela international, who looks set to leave the Baggies following their relegation to the Championship.
The newspaper report that West Brom boss Darren Moore expects Rondon to leave this summer, with several top-flight sides said to be interested in the powerhouse forward.
Previous reports from the Mirror claim that Rondon has a release clause set at £16million following the Baggies relegation, a fee which would match the club’s record transfer for Michael Owen in 2005.
Rondon had a decent season for West Brom in 2017/18, scoring 10 goals in all competitions for the club, but his efforts could not help stave off relegation.
The Venezuela international has turned out 120 times for the club, scoring 28 goals and laying on 10 assists in that time, with his previous experience coming in Spain and Russia.
Newcastle fans have now taken to Twitter to react to the link, with many seemingly happy if such a move took place with the club looking for a new striker this summer.
Nothing but Newcastle have rounded up some of the best tweets:
https://twitter.com/Felix_NUFC/status/1005760065645764608
https://twitter.com/T_NUFC/status/1005760011547693056
Like Rondon, upgrade on what we have. Mitros hat trick yesterday was class , gonna get a good price after the world cup , he's had a cracking 6 months
— Nick (@FielderNicholas) June 10, 2018
Slimani is constantly injured though. Rondon has been doing a decent job in a West Brom team designed to defend for years. He's not a striker who'll get you 20 goals a season but he's a better option than Slimani
— colin oliver (@100Magpie) June 10, 2018
I'd have him
— Paul Dowling (@dowlo100) June 10, 2018
Id take him? Thought he got the better of lascelles when we played them near the end of the season, Rodriguez was good that game aswell
— Alexander (@aslater_7) June 10, 2018
I'd take him. Decent in a poor team. Strong and quick. Eye for goal too.
— Steven G (@gallowgatenufc1) June 10, 2018
