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Newcastle United defender Matt Targett has been linked with a move away from the club in recent months with the likes of Leicester City and Brentford heavily interested in him.
According to a reporter’s report Alan Nixonthe player has been available this month and it will be interesting to see if he can secure a move before the January window closes.
The 29-year-old has struggled for regular game time at Newcastle and is set to leave in search of regular game time. If Leicester and Brentford are prepared to offer him ample opportunities, he should look to join them this month.
Newcastle paid £15m for the defender and will be looking to recoup most of that. It will be necessary to see how the situation evolves.
Lewis Hall is currently the first-choice left-back at the club and Targett is unlikely to get regular game time in the second half of the campaign. It would be ideal if he joined another club.
Targett could be a useful addition
Leicester could certainly use defensive reinforcements. The Foxes have looked vulnerable at the back and will be desperate for Premier League survival. They need to strengthen their defense and the 29-year-old Newcastle defender could prove a useful signing.
It will help them improve at the back and do well in the second half of the campaign.
Similarly, Brentford could also use defensive reinforcements. They have had multiple injury problems this season and Targett could be a useful squad player for them.
It will be interesting to see if the two clubs decide to step up their pursuit with an official bid for the Newcastle defender in the coming weeks.
