Newcastle United ready to pay €30 million for 27-year-old Spanish international

Newcastle United are prepared to pay €30 million for Real Sociedad centre-back Robin Le Normand, who is 27.
Newcastle United, according to Mundo Deportivo via SportWitness, is aiming to strengthen their defense ahead of the new season. They are seeking to add both talent and depth to their backline by signing Robin Le Normand from Real Sociedad.

Robin Le Normand’s time at Sociedad

Normand has consistently performed for the Spanish club over the years. He progressed through the ranks at French club Brest before joining Sociedad in the summer of 2016. He started on the B squad and made his way up to the first team.

Since being promoted to the first team in 2019, he has not looked back. He has been a constant presence in the heart of their defence, and his recent performances have gotten a lot of attention. The 27-year-old has appeared in 37 games this season and has contributed to two goals.

His current deal with Sociedad expires in the summer of 2026, and there is a €60 million release clause, according to the article. While clubs are interested in signing him, they are unlikely to request his release and will instead seek to bargain with the Spanish club.

While Sociedad is interested in renewing his contract, clubs will try to lure him away in the summer. Newcastle United is one of the clubs interested in signing him.

 

Newcastle keen on Normand’s services

The Magpies’ defence lacks depth, and with skipper Jamaal Lascelles and Sven Botman out injured for an extended period of time, they are eager for reinforcements. The Tyneside club will want to sign many centre-backs, with Normand being one of their priorities.

He has established himself at Sociedad over the years and may be an excellent addition to their squad. According to the source, they are willing to pay him €25 million as a set fee plus an additional €5 million in bonuses. While they are willing to offer €30 million, the Spanish club valued him at €40 million, which may not be enough.

Meanwhile, Atletico Madrid is interested in signing him as Diego Simeone looks to strengthen his defence. However, they do not have the financial resources to compete with the Magpies. In the end, a lot will depend on the player’s ambition, as he still has more than two years left on his contract with Sociedad, who are also willing to offer him new terms.