The Daily Mail reported that Newcastle are interested in Monaco centre-back Badia Siler and the two clubs have begun negotiations.
Newcastle's pursuit of Botman was frustrated and ready to turn to Badiasiler, a young centre-back who also attracted the attention of clubs such as Manchester United, West Ham United and Wolves. Badiasiler is expected to be worth £35 million.
Newcastle boss Eddie Howe wants to use the winter window to bring in two centre-backs, and they are also pushing to bring in Sevilla centre-back Diego Carlos, and the loan of Barca centre-back Umtiti will also be a potential option for Newcastle.
In addition, with Callum Wilson on an injury sideline for nearly two months, Newcastle will also look for new strikers, including Real Sociedad Isaac, Marseille's Dion and St. Petersburg's Zenit Azmoun, of which Azmoun is expected to sign the Iranian international for £5 million due to the imminent expiry of his contract.
As for the midfield position, Newcastle will compete with other teams for Bisuma at Brighton and Camara in Marseille.
(Lin Yuan)
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