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Report claims Newcastle United plan regarding Facundo Colidio

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Leeds United and Newcastle United are reportedly interested in Facundo Colidio of Inter Milan.

Facundo Colidio of FC Internazionale looks on during a training session on July 8, 2019 in Lugano, Switzerland.

According to The Daily Mail, Newcastle United have held talks regarding signing Leeds United target Facundo Colidio.

It has been reported that Premier League club Newcastle and Championship outfit Leeds are interested in securing the services of Colidio from Italian giants Inter Milan in the summer transfer window.

The report has claimed that Newcastle plan to initially use the 19-year-old Argentine striker for the Under-23 side and in cup competitions.

Advantage Leeds United?

Colidio is not yet ready for the Premier League, and one can understand why Newcastle reportedly plan to use the Argentine for the Under-23 side.

Facundo Colidio during the Serie A Primavera TIM final match between Atalanta BC U19 and FC Internazionale U19 at Ennio Tardini Stadium on June 14, 2019 in Parma, Italy.

This is where Leeds could have an advantage. True, the Whites also like a strong and vibrant Under-23 team, but the West Yorkshire outfit will be in a position to offer the teenager more playing time in the first team this season.

After all, Marcelo Bielsa’s side will be aiming to finish in the top two of the Championship this season and clinch automatic promotion to the Premier League.

Facundo Colidio of FC Internazionale attempts to score a goal during the penalty shootout of the International Super Cup 2019 between Paris Saint-Germain and FC Internazionale at the Macau...