According to Calciomercato.it, Newcastle United are monitoring Genoa centre-back Koray Gunter ahead of a potential January transfer move.
The Magpies are looking to boost their defensive ranks and have been running the rule over the German who is currently on loan with Hellas Verona.
A Newcastle official was spotted at the 0-0 draw between his side and Udinese on Tuesday, and he was impressed with Gunter’s performance.
Verona have the option to buy the 25-year-old for £4.5 million, and could be tempted to activate the clause and cash in on him, with the Magpies said to be readying a £9 million bid.