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Newcastle 'in talks with Chelsea to sign left-back Marcos Alonso in £26m deal'... as the Blues continue their pursuit of Leicester City's Ben Chilwell

Newcastle United are interested in signing Chelsea left-back Marcos Alonso, according to reports.

Alonso's future at Stamford Bridge is not secure, with Frank Lampard's side showing plenty of interest in Leicester City's Ben Chilwell for the upcoming transfer window.

With Newcastle's potential takeover, the Saudi owners will look to splash the cash - with the 29-year-old Spaniard said to be on their shopping list, according to The Mirror.

Newcastle have opened talks with Chelsea over signing left-back Marcos Alonso
The defender has fallen out of favour at Chelsea this season under manager Frank Lampard

Reports suggest that discussions have taken place between the two clubs, with Newcastle hoping to make their intentions clear to the Blues.