Germany star Jonathan Tah has also been linked with a move to Tyneside in recent months as he prepares to enter the final six months of his current deal in the new year - and there has been a major update on how the Bayer Leverkusen defender views his future.

Newcastle United are among six Premier League clubs currently scouting Hertha Berlin's young talent, Ibrahim Maza, according to Sky Germany. The Mags, along with Manchester United, West Ham United, Wolverhampton Wanderers,

Newcastle United could reportedly be set to make as many as three first-team players available in the upcoming January transfer window. The Magpies could be set to trim down their squad, with the futures of Miguel Almiron,