Newcastle offered chance to sign Tino Livramento’s replacement for free in Souffian El Karouani
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Credit: Imago Tue 21 April 2026 19:00, UK Newcastle United should be among the clubs set to try their hand at convincing Souffian El Karouani to sign on a free transfer this summer.The 25-year-old is set to leave Utrecht when his contract expires, which has caught the eyes of clubs across Europe amid a superb season in the Eredivisie.Newcastle could be among them, with movement expected in the full-back areas at St James’ Park this summer.Kieran Trippier has announced his departure at the end of his own contract, and Tino Livramento is attracting significant interest elsewhere. Newcastle transfer chiefs will be on the lookout for market opportunities, with El Karouani representing a terrific one. 🔄 Newcastle Transfer Update 🔄 Breaking news on deals in progress, signings, departures, and contract news from the Newcastle United boardroom.
VISIT THE NEWCASTLE TRANSFER HUB MORE FOOTBALL INSIDER STORIES Newcastle United must act to jump Souffian El Karouani queueEl Karouani admitted talks with West Ham in December, with a potential January move to the London club mooted.A bid never materialised, however, and the door has been left open for other teams to compete for the defender’s signature this summer.Souffian El KarouaniStats – Eredivisie 2025-26Appearances28Goals2Assists10Chances 14Successful crosses92Tackles78Duels won144The Morocco international has provided 16 assists across all competitions this season, in addition to three goals.A forward-thinking left-back, El Karouani would be different to the likes of Trippier and Livramento. For that, transfer chiefs at St James’ Park will have to be clever, choosing their targets carefully and with a tight budget in mind.
El Karouani is the perfect solution to their issues at left-back, with the 25-year-old both cheap and ready to make an impact.Competition will be fierce, but Newcastle may well have to get used to that over the coming months. Don’t Miss a Beat: Your Newcastle Insider Access Get the full story from St James’ Park and Darsley Park with our dedicated expert hubs: Updated 24/7 with expert analysis from the heart of Tyneside.