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Report: ‘Magic’ Newcastle United player now wanted by Ligue 1 side, he’s yet to feature at all this year

Ben Evans

Wed 24 August 2022 17:15, UK

It’s been a year to forget for the Northern Ireland international, who has yet to feature at all for Newcastle in 2022.

Lewis started the year with a hamstring✃ injury before having groin surgery, and was left out of Eddie Howe’s 25-man Premier League squad.

The left-back has yet to feature this season, although he could return for tonight’s Carabao Cup tie against Tranmere Rovers.

Described by Eddie Howe ﷽in pre-season 🔜as an ‘incredible athlete’, Lewis hasn’t even madꦐe the bench for Newcastle’s first three Premier League games.

Newcastle defender Lewis wanted by Nice

Lewis has been a regular at international level since making his debut while playing for Norwich City in 2018.

but has been unable to𝄹🔯 showcase his talents at St. James’ Park for some time.

The permanent signing of Matt Targett in the summer has signalled Howe’s intentions t💮hat Lewis won’t be first choice this season.

Howe decided to start Dan Burn on the left in Targett’s absence against Manchester City, with Matt Ritchie brought on late in thꦅe game after Burn pi༒cked up a knock.

All three of these players seem to be ahead of Lewis in Howe’s thinking, and for this reason Lewis needs a move elsewhere this sea🐠son to start playin🙈g again.

Lewis needs move to guarantee minutes

A move to Nice would give Lewis the opportunity to play in Europe this season if they can overc🌊ome Maccabi Tel Aviv this evenin⛎g.

Lewis’ contract runs until 2025, and as a homegrown player, cꦐould be quite expensive for the French side.

It will be interesting to see if Newcastle wouღld prefer Lewis🦄 .

Lewis would be competing with French under-21 international Melvin Bard for the l🍎eft-back role.