Newcastle have made an approach to sign Matt Targett before the transfer deadline, 90min understands.
Signing a left-back has always been a priority for the Magpies this window with Mitchel Bakker, Rogerio and Lucas Digne all being considered in recent times.
However, 90min now understands that Targett is their number one option. The club first made an enquiry for the defender two weeks ago, shortly after Villa signed Lucas Digne from Everton.
The Frenchman’s arrival was always going to cut into Targett’s playing time and Newcastle are now testing Villa’s resolve with a fresh approach a fortnight after that initial contact.
90min understands that the Magpies have backed away from deals for Bakker and Rogerio, turning their full attention to Targett.
It is set to be a busy final 24 hours for Newcastle in the transfer window. Having just confirmed the arrival of Bruno Guimaraes from Lyon in a deal that could rise to €52m, they are also in talks to sign Manchester United pair Jesse Lingard and Dean Henderson.
They are also expected to secure the signature of Brighton’s Dan Burn with a £13m fee agreed for the towering defender.
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