Newcaste United are reportedly very much at the front of the queue to sign an in-demand defender this summer – with fellow suitors Tottenham and Liverpool seemingly backing away from a deal.
Eddie Howe’s side are upwardly mobile and enjoying their best season for years. Indeed, they can win a first domestic trophy on Sunday when they tackle Manchester United in the Carabao Cup final. And success in the competiton would represent a first major trophy since the 1955 FA Cup – just under 68 years ago.
Victory in the competition would see United qualify for next season’s Europa Conference League too. And that would also offer the Tyne …

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