As per Corriere Dello Sport (translated by Sportwitness), the Magpies have joined the race for the Belgian’s signature.
Mertens has been outstanding for Napoli and he will be out of contract this summer. He is their all-time top scorer now and the likes of Chelsea, Inter and Monaco are keeping tabs on him.
The 32-year-old would be a sensational signing on a free transfer. Despite his age, he would make a big difference to Newcastle’s attack.
Even if it is for a short-term, a signing like Mertens would completely transform Steve Bruce’s side.