£2m man with more goals than Lionel Messi this season wants to join Newcastle

In keeping with the Chronicle, Adam Armstrong could be eager on a return to Newcastle if his former aspect make a transfer to re-sign him.

The Blackburn striker is having fun with a positive season within the Championship with Tony Mowbray’s aspect, and seems to lastly be fulfilling his potential.

Armstrong has netted an eye catching 18 goals throughout all competitions for Rovers this time period, with 17 of these coming within the Championship.

Curiously, he’s presently outscoring Lionel Messi this time period – the Argentina worldwide has 17 goals in all competitions for Barcelona.

The Chronicle add that Armstrong could be vastly motivated to make issues work at St James’ Park this time round, if the chance presents itself.

Sadly, the 23-year-old was by no means actually given an opportunity to shine at Newcastle, earlier than being offered to Blackburn.

Armstrong made simply 21 first-team appearances for the Magpies, with nearly all of these coming in its place.

He was additionally shipped out on mortgage 4 instances.

The West Denton-born ahead hung out with Coventry, Barnsley, Bolton and Blackburn, with the latter finally signing him on a everlasting foundation.

The Chronicle say that Armstrong retains a superb relationship with these at govt stage at St James’ Park.

It’s additionally mentioned by the Chronicle that some employees members didn’t agree with the choice to promote the striker for £2 million.

Nonetheless, it was Rafa Benitez who sanctioned the sale, as he had the ultimate say.

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