On Tuesday, you might have seen a handful of article popping up here and there about a Newcastle interest in Gent winger Moses Simon, all using HLN in Belgium as their source.
After all, they’re not wrong, as HLN did have an article over the weekend claiming the Magpies had been scouting the Nigerian recently, doing so on both the international and club scene, emphasising their desire to see what he can do.
The Belgian side were even reported as ‘prepared to work on a transfer this summer “at the right price”’.
However, HLN weren’t the first to report this: Own Goal Nigeria were.
It’s been a while since we covered anything from the Nigeria-based website, but you have to give credit where it’s due, and we are.
Back on Sunday, they reported, as an exclusive, that Newcastle had a ‘strong interest’ in Simon’s services, and revealed Rafa Benitez’s man had travelled to watch him play against Serbia for his country.
Furthermore, they explain the 22-year-old recently changed agents, and there’s a chance a great showing for his country at the upcoming World Cup could see his value increase.
That’s why Own Goal Nigeria state Newcastle ‘want to complete his signing’ before the international competition ‘to avoid a bidding war if he excels’.
As for Gent, they are said to be ‘keen on doing business, as he has a little over a year to go on his current contract’.
