Newcastle United Told Release Clause of Athletic Bilbao's Oihan Sancet After Fresh Suggestings of Interest

Newcastle United have been informed that the release clause of Athletic Bilbao's Oihan Sancet can be triggered for £69million, following recent reports of interest in the La Liga side. The 25-year-old attacking midfielder is currently out with a hamstring injury and is a doubt for the Champions League clash against Newcastle at St James' Park. Sancet is under contract with Bilbao until 2032 and has a impressive record with 43 goals in 109 appearances for the club, including 15 goals in 29 games last season.

Key Takeaways:

Newcastle United have been told that the release clause of Oihan Sancet can be triggered for £69million.
Sancet is currently out with a hamstring injury and is a doubt for the Champions League clash against Newcastle at St James' Park.
The 25-year-old attacking midfielder is under contract with Athletic Bilbao until 2032.
Sancet has an impressive record with 43 goals in 109 appearances for Bilbao, including 15 goals in 29 games last season.
Eddie Howe could fit Sancet into the midfield three of Sandro Tonali, Bruno Guimaraes, and Joelinton, bringing serious competition to the position.
Sancet's signing could provide a strong contender for the Premier League, especially if Newcastle opt to loan out Lewis Miley or sell Joe Willock.
The signing of Sancet would add another giant to the Newcastle United ranks, with 6ft 2in, 6ft 7in, 6ft 6in, and 6ft 4in players already on the team.

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Oihan Sancet's release clause: £69million
Sancet's age: 25
Sancet's goals in 109 appearances for Bilbao: 43
Sancet's goals in 29 games last season: 15
Newcastle United's current midfield three: Sandro Tonali, Bruno Guimaraes, and Joelinton

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