Berisha could be bound for England with Newcastle United and Leicester City both said keen.
Valon Berisha of Salzburg
Newcastle United and Leicester City are chasing Red Bull Salzburg midfielder Valon Berisha, The Sun reports on its transfer blog (16:06).
It Is claimed that of the two clubs, Newcastle have the stronger interest.
And a loan move with a £12 million option to buy is described a ‘likely’.
Valon Berisha of Kosovo (left)
Berisha, though, is currently on international duty with Kosovo, having switched allegiance from Norway in 2016.
The Dardanians are due to face Croatia in Zagreb on Saturday, and it remains to be seen whether a deal can be done ahead of Thursday’s 11pm deadline.
An attack-minded player, who can also play on the left, Berisha has scored 36 goals in 199 games for Salzburg, with whom he has won four Bundesliga titles.
Neither Newcastle or Leicester have made a single singing on deadline day.
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