Newcastle have made an improved offer for Crystal Palace defender Marc Guehi, Mail Sport understands.
The new package, closer to Palace’s minimum £65million valuation, is the Magpies’ fourth for the England international.
The third offer, comprising of £55million and an extra £5m in add-ons, was turned down by Palace.
The value of Newcastle’s new offer is unconfirmed - but, significantly, it is closer to the £65million mark. Sources are indicating the package has not been immediately dismissed and is being considered.
And while it remains to be seen whether Palace accept the offer there is a sense now that a breakthrough is close.