Newcastle United are leading the race for James Tarkowski after West Ham United and Leicester City decided to look elsewhere, according to The Sun.
West Ham and Leicester both wanted to sign Tarkowski from Burnley in the January transfer window, according to the report.
However, the Hammers are now looking elsewhere, while Leicester want a short-term solution for their defence.
The Sun have claimed that Eddie Howe’s Newcastle are leading the race and will now make an offer for the 29-year-old central defender.
Burnley are willing to accept a bid for the England international, who is out of contract at the Premier League club at the end of the season.
James Tarkowski would make Newcastle better
In our opinion, Tarkowski would be a brilliant signing for Newcastle, not just for the short term, but also for a few more years to come.
The 29-year-old is a very experienced defender who is at the top of his game at the moment.
Tarkowski would be able to make an immediate impact at Newcastle, who need a central defender right now.
The England international central defender has made 175 appearances in the Premier League so far in his career.
Tarkowski is used to battling relegation at Burnley, and he would make Newcastle better.
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