According to reports from the Birmingham Mail, Newcastle United have joined Premier League rivals Wolverhampton Wanderers and Watford in the race to sign Aurelio Buta.
The 22-year-old has been one of the key players for Belgian side Antwerp this season, and his rapid progress has attracted interest from several heavyweight Premier League clubs.
The highly-rated defender boasts pace and quality going forward. The Daily Mail recently claimed that Wolves and Watford are interested in signing the player who would cost around £5million – a bargain fee in today’s market.