“Newcastle and other British Football Clubs interested in Jefferson Lerma: Colombian Player shining in Premier League”

In Colombia we are generally very aware of what is happening with James Rodríguez, Luis Díaz, Juan Guillermo Cuadrado or Radamel Falcao García. However, it must be said that we have many “Coffee” players with very good performances in different parts of the world, one of them being Jefferson Lerma. The midfielder from El Cerrito, Valle del Cauca, has stood out in a great way with Bournemouth this season. The former Huila has 5 goals in the current Premier League, and his excellent performance has drawn the attention of different British football clubs.

Newcastle would go for Jefferson Lerma

This Monday, May 8, a piece of news has emerged that has left Bournemouth fans shocked. It is known in advance that the “Cherries” will try to renew Lerma, but the Colombian has very interesting offers, one of them from the powerful Newcastle. The “Magpies” team has had a spectacular season thanks to its millionaire signings, and currently has one of the places in the UEFA Champions League. As reported by the Italian journalist Matteo Moretto, the St James Park team is convinced that Jefferson is the player they need.

Newcastle is partially 3rd with 65 points and one game pending, something that could leave them in a very good position to qualify for the next Champions League. Manchester United and Liverpool have been pressing from behind, but the feeling remains that those led by Eddie Howe have confidence through the roof. Jefferson Lerma, 28, is currently valued at 15 million euros; However, at the end of his contract, he could reach any team practically “for free”, a great advantage that makes him one of the most desired players on the market.

Aston Villa, West Ham and Leeds also asked

In addition to Newcastle, there are three other teams that have already asked conditions for Jefferson Lerma, Aston Villa, West Ham and Leeds United. Of these three it is clear that the one who has the least chance is Leeds, because at the moment they are in the relegation zone, and except for a miracle we would have them next season in the second division. Although Aston Villa and West Ham are not part of the so-called “big teams”, it is clear that on paper they are much more than Bournemouth, and the former Levante player would have better chances of achieving important things there.

THE DATA: Jefferson Lerma is 28 years old, plays as a defensive midfielder and his beginnings in soccer were with Atlético Huila. Later he had three seasons with Levante de España, and since 2018-2019 he has been part of the Bournemouth squad. Despite not being very mediatic, he has earned a place in the Colombian National Team and already has a World Cup on him, Russia 2018 where the “Tricolor” team was eliminated in the round of 16 precisely by England. Also follow us on Twitter.