On the radar

(Trabzonspor)

2020 has been a roller-coaster ride for former Chelsea midfielder Newton.

The 48-year-old left Stamford Bridge in February to become Trabzonspor’s assistant coach, but when Huseyin Cimsir was sacked for failing to win the title, he was hired on a caretaker basis. In only his second match, he oversaw a 2-0 win over Alanyaspor in the Turkish Cup final, which landed him the job full-time.

Newton spent eight years at Chelsea after returning as Roberto Di Matteo’s assistant in 2012, but felt ready for a new challenge. He told Sky Sports: “I’ve been trying to become a number one for a while and felt there was more opportunity here. The figures don’t lie – there are very few black managers [in England].”

Trabzonspor are currently serving a one-year ban from Europe for FFP breaches, so Newton will be able to fully focus on domestic success in 2020-21.

REINIER

(Dortmund – on loan from Real Madrid) Real have entrusted Dortmund with the development of the 18-year-old forward on a two-year loan. They have previous when it comes to developing top talent.

ANGEL GOMES

(Boavista – on loan from Lille) Manchester United’s youngest player since Duncan Edwards, but only played 45 league minutes after his debut. Joined Lille when his contract expired and was immediately sent on loan.

MALIK TILLMAN

(Bayern Munich)

The latest in a very long line of exciting graduates from the Bayern academy, Tillman is comfortable in midfield or up front, and scored 13 league goals in 17 games for the Under-19s last season.

JENS PETTER HAUGE

(Bodo/Glimt)

The 20-year-old forward has been key to Glimt’s flying start, scoring eight goals and assisting six in his first 12 games of the season. Linked with Man. United.

XAVI SIMONS

(Paris Saint-Germain)

Highly sought-after Dutch teenager who left Barcelona in 2019, Simons played his first senior game for Paris Saint-Germain in a friendly against Sochaux and has a bright future.

ROMELU LUKAKU

(Internazionale)

Although his own goal cost Inter the Europa League, he set a new record in the competition by scoring in 11 games in a row to reach the final. The run stretches back to 2014-15 and includes 15 goals.

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