Last October, Sports Witness Covered claims from Denmark FC Copenhagen's interest in Newcastle United's Emil Krafth. His wish was to sign him at a reasonable price in the winter market, but that did not happen.
The Sweden international is still at St James' Park, where he is under contract until the end of this season.
Craft made only one Premier League and two EFL Cup appearances for Newcastle United this season. His limited role with the Magpies meant he missed national team fixtures in October.
Sweden manager Graham Potter initially did not include the right-back in the squad in November. They had to recall the Newcastle United player following concerns over the fitness of Leeds United defender Gabriel Gudmundsson.
Newcastle United player injured
The fullback played 65 minutes in Sweden's 1–1 draw against Slovenia in a World Cup qualifier in November. This is his last appearance as he has had to spend time on the sidelines due to injury.
Eddie Howe recently admitted that the 31-year-old may not play again this season. football direct It is said that Hammarby IF's Hampus Skoglund could be a contender for a place in Potter's squad for the March international break.
The former West Ham United boss, who will be without Krafth and Bologna's Emil Holm for next month's fixtures, watched Hammarby IF's 2-0 cup win over Bjerg on Friday.
Skoglund played the full 90 minutes in his preferred role as a right-back and spoke to Football Direct after the match. They had no idea Potter was in attendance.
"No, I had no idea. But the fact that he was there is a good sign. There aren't a lot of right-backs in the national team, and the goal is definitely to get there," He said.
Kraft and Holm's injuries are lucky for someone else
The outlet is quick to mention that Newcastle United defender and Holm is injured, and Holstein Kiel's Alexander Bernhardsson has returned from injury.
When asked if this should open the door to Sweden for him, Skoglund explained: "Yeah... I didn't know it was that bad."
"Yes [there are not many right-backs]But I meant it more generally. “It’s unfortunate for him that he got injured, but fortunate to have someone else who can take that spot in that situation.”
As things stand, Craft will leave Newcastle United as a free agent after this season.
