According to reports from France Football, Newcastle United are leading the race to sign Barcelona midfielder Philippe Coutinho this summer.
The report (h/t The Express) claims that the Magpies are in ‘pole position’ to bring the 27-year-old to St James’ Park.
Newcastle United will be looking to splash the cash in the transfer market once the £300m Saudi-backed takeover is given the green light by the Premier League.
The Barcelona playmaker has dropped down the pecking order at the club and he is up for grabs after Bayern Munich decided against activating a permanent option in their loan deal.