Newcastle United are reportedly keen on signing the Belgian ace.
The 23-year-old, worth around £7.7 million according to Transfermarkt, joined the Serie A side last summer after five years with Anderlecht’s senior side.
And Calciomercato claim that Newcastle are considering the option of bringing him to the Premier League before the month is out.
The one-time Belgium international netted only one goal and one assist in 32 Serie A outings last season, but it would appear as if Magpies boss Rafael Benitez is interested regardless.
It has been a frustrating summer on the transfer front for Benitez, who has openly admitted as much, with owner Mike Ashley seemingly withholding funds from the Spaniard.
Still, the Spanish manager has still brought in six new players – one of which, Mikel Merino, is on loan – and spent around £35 million in the process.
But it remains to be seen whether the North-East side, who lost 2-0 to Tottenham in their Premier League opener last weekend, have done enough to enjoy a successful return to the top flight after one year in the Championship last term.
If Praet’s stats last season are anything to go by then the one-goal man will hardly add much to United’s attack.
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