According to Team Talk, Newcastle United boss Steve Bruce wants to bring Burnley centre-back Ben Gibson to Saint James’ Park this summer.
The 26-year-old is out of favour at Turf Moor despite being their joint club-record signing after completing a move from Middlesbrough last summer for a fee of £15 million.
Gibson featured in just one Premier League game all season, playing twice in the F.A Cup owing to injuries.
Burnley are keen to move him on permanently this summer, but are open to a temporary exit, and Newcastle are planning to table an offer of a loan with a view to a permanent deal.