Newcastle United manager Eddie Howe looks on
Newcastle are showing an interest in signing a new defender in the summer transfer window as they look to improve Eddie Howe's squad.
The Magpies endured a difficult 25-26 season that saw them finish in the bottom half of the Premier League table.
It's now been a difficult start to the summer transfer window for Newcastle, losing both Sandro Tonali and Anthony Gordon to Tottenham and Barcelona, respectively.
There are also doubts around the future of Brazilian midfielder Bruno Guimaraes, with Arsenal preparing to formally open talks to sign him this summer.
As a result of all the potential exits, Newcastle will be active in the summer market, looking to bring in reinforcements.
Newcastle United manager Eddie Howe looks on glumly
Newcastle United manager Eddie Howe looks on glumly
Newcastle eye centre-back signing
According to a report from Football Insider, Newcastle could now make a move to sign AC Milan defender Fikayo Tomori in the summer transfer window.
Eddie Howe has asked for the Magpies to bring in defensive reinforcements in the coming weeks, particularly with Sven Botman and Malick Thiaw attracting interest from elsewhere.
Newly promoted Coventry City are also believed to be interested in signing the English centre-back, who has now entered the final year of his contract.
Tomori was a regular for the Italian club last season, but with his contract running down, Milan could be forced to cash in during the summer transfer window.
Newcastle have primarily targeted younger up-and-coming talent in the summer transfer window, but the odd experienced signing would be beneficial.
Newcastle enduring difficult window
Newcastle United manager Eddie Howe after losing to West Ham United.
It's been a difficult window for Newcastle so far, and not just when it comes to losing some of their key stars.
The North East club has had difficulties attracting new additions, often seeing their primary targets hijacked by other Premier League clubs.
Newcastle already missed out on Victor Munoz, who has now joined Liverpool, and a more recent target appears to be heading in a different direction.
Newcastle were in pole position to sign Freiburg midfielder Johan Manzambi after an impressive World Cup, but Aston Villa have now swooped in to agree a deal to secure his signature.
The lack of European football appears to be costing the Magpies.