Analysing the Transfer Gossip – July 11: Part One

Newcastle are pondering moves for Man City winger Scott Sinclair, 22, and Reading’s 23-year-old goalkeeper Alex McCarthy.

Full story: Daily Mirror

What’s the story? The other bit to this story is that it’s because ‘they want to sign more British players’, which is an awful way of going about things.Does it make sense? Not sure why they’d need McCarthy when they have Krul. And before you think that is this is because Steve Harper has retired, ask yourself whether McCarthy, who was outstanding at times last season, wants to sit on Newcastle’s bench. Sinclair makes some sense, but they’d be better off trying to get more from Marveaux and Ben Arfa.Is the price right? Sinclair would be a loan presumably, unless they want to offer £5m or so. It’s a reasonable fee for Sinclair, but it’s not a great fit. McCarthy? £3m or so, which is too much for a back up.Will it happen? 5/10: Sinclair 0/10: McCarthy