Though Newcastle‘s younger aspect got here inside seconds of defeating Liverpool on the opening weekend, there was all the time going to be work to do earlier than the window shut on 1 September.
Newcastle have made six signings to this point this summer season in goalkeepers Lukas Hornicek and Ewen Jaouen, defender Amar Dedic, midfielders Aladji Bamba and Sean Steur and ahead Bazoumana Toure.
However Jaissle made it clear that “changes must be completed and will probably be” in an interview with BBC Sport final week.
After reluctantly promoting talisman Guimaraes to Arsenal, Gonzalez possesses the qualities Newcastle have been searching for in the midst of the park.
This can be a participant who would have been probably out of attain not so way back.
Of these midfielders who performed a minimal of 900 minutes in Europe’s high 5 leagues final season, Gonzalez led the way in which for top turnovers per sport (2.13).
He additionally ranked within the Premier League’s high 5 midfielders for line-breaking passes per match (12).
These traits – out and in of possession – may make Gonzalez a useful addition as he’s handed a higher position at St James’ Park.
