Aston Villa and West Bromwich Albion are both keen on Newcastle United’s Isaac Hayden.
Both Villa and West Brom are still hoping to sign Hayden from Newcastle, but Rafael Benitez will not let the central midfielder leave without a replacement.
Samaris is the man Newcastle want to come in and bolster their options in the centre of the pitch.
However, the Magpies still have work to do on the transfer, if they are to allow West Brom or Villa to sign their target.
Newcastle are trying to loan Samaris from Benfica, with the 29-year-old having a great deal of experience across European football.
Hayden is known to want to leave Newcastle, so a move to Villa or West Brom may well appeal to him, even though he has to step down into the Championship.
Both Villa and West Brom are eager to strengthen their midfield options today, as they look to bolster their promotion chances.
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