Newcastle United have completed significant transfer activity recently, including the signing of 19-year-old Turkish midfielder Arda Güler from Real Madrid. This deal involves a package of €60 million plus €20 million in add-ons [[❞]](https://thehardtackle.com/transfer-news/2024/07/31/newcastle-united-ready-to-offer-e60-million-plus-e20-million-add-ons-to-sign-arda-guler/). Additionally, Newcastle is also pushing to sign AC Milan defender Malick Thiaw, with discussions ongoing and a potential fee of around €40 million being considered [[❞]](https://sportwitness.co.uk/newcastle-united-insisting-signing-using-agents-make-club-aware-theyre-moving/).
In terms of balancing their books and complying with Premier League spending rules, Newcastle sold promising youngsters Elliot Anderson and Yankuba Minteh, raising over £60 million. They have also brought in players such as Greek goalkeeper Odysseas Vlachodimos from Nottingham Forest, former Birmingham goalkeeper John Ruddy, and made Lewis Hall’s loan move from Chelsea permanent [[❞]](https://www.itv.com/news/tyne-tees/2024-07-01/newcastle-complete-flurry-of-transfer-activity-to-comply-with-spending-rules).
As for choosing the best defender from Liverpool, several top choices include Virgil van Dijk, known for his exceptional leadership and defensive skills, and Trent Alexander-Arnold, who excels in both defense and contributing to the attack with his assists. Van Dijk’s presence and reliability often make him the standout choice for many fans and analysts.
