Newcastle United fans have taken to social networking site Twitter to express their reaction after reports emerged that the Magpies are showing interest in signing Philipp Max from Bundesliga side Augsburg.
According to reports from The Chronicle, Newcastle have been presented the opportunity to sign the 25-year-old left-back, who is valued at around £18 million.
Signing a left-back has been a priority for the Magpies this summer, and Max reportedly been ‘pushed forward’ to the Tyneside club as a potential option.
Max is an attacking-minded full-back who provides pace on the flanks.