Rounding up the key Newcastle United transfer stories of the past 24 hours.
Rafa Benitez could turn to former club Real Madrid for talent, The Chronicle reports.
It is claimed the Spaniard is looking to use his connections to Newcastle United’s advantage and bring Los Blancos’ brightest young stars to St James’ Park on loan.
Real Madrid’s Kiko Casilla [right]
The 30-year-old, who began his career at the Bernabeu, was brought back to the club from Espanyol two years ago while Benitez was in charge.
Staying in Spain, Sport reports that Newcastle have made an £8.75 million offer for Valencia midfielder Enzo Perez – one which is likely to be accepted by the La Liga side.
Moving slightly north, L’Equipe reports that Benitez has been ‘particularly seduced’ by Rennes’ Adama Diakhaby while scouring France for talent, adding that an offer could be made in the coming days.
Diakhaby, 20, is the latest Ligue 1 winger to be linked with a move to Newcastle, after Nicolas Pepe and Ismaila Sarr.
And finally, The Hull Daily Mail reports that Newcastle are interested in Tigers left-back Andrew Robertson.
Hull City’s Andrew Robertson
Hull are said to value the Scot around the £8 million mark, while the Magpies’ chances could be boosted by Burnley’s seemingly imminent capture of Leeds United’s Charlie Taylor instead of Robertson.
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