George Caulkin reveals genuine 'concern' about Muto & Schar signings - Does he have a point?
NUFC reporter George Caulkin has shared his 'concern' following the arrival of Fabian Schar and the imminent signing of Yoshinori Muto, questioning whether the pair will only actually improve the squad - and not Benitez's starting 11.
Swiss centre-back Schar has now completed a £3m move to Newcastle, signing a three-year deal, whilst Muto's move looks all set to go through after we agreed a £9.5m fee with Mainz.
It's a positive breakthrough for Benitez, with two signings seeming a real bonus given his clear frustrations just a few days ago, but with Schar arriving as a third choice centre-back and Muto a striker who's yet to get into double figures in Germany, Caulkin questions whether they will actually improve the first team.
Here's what he's had to say on Twitter:
"My *concern* (if that’s the right word), is that these signings might strengthen the squad but do they strengthen the team?
"And if so, by how much?
"That’s the problem when you bring in players down the list (and when other teams are definitely strengthening)."
https://twitter.com/CaulkinTheTimes/status/1022440966949613568
Does he have a point?
I suspect yes. Although I maintain that these two are good signings for Newcastle United, I would question just how much they improve our first team.
A proven goalscorer and competition in the number 10 role is still needed for me.
