Newcastle United are considering an approach to sign Cardiff City midfielder Will Vaulks, according to a report by Wales Online.
The Magpies will need to cut their cloth accordingly in the summer and could dip into the Championship to recruit players.
Vaulks has enjoyed a solid campaign in the Welsh capital and Newcastle aren’t alone in the race to sign him.
According to the report, Norwich City and Sheffield United are also keen on doing a deal for the 27-year-old.
The ex-Rotherham star might not come cheap. It’s thought that it could take £7 million to snatch him from Cardiff.
Vaulks has played 42 games for the Bluebirds during 2020/21, scoring five goals and claiming two assists.
The player with six Wales caps would bring some versatility to the Newcastle midfield.
He can play as a conventional central midfielder, or drop deeper and play in the hole marshalling the back four.
It seems unlikely that Newcastle will spend a fortune this summer but it’s fair to say that Steve Bruce will want some new players.
Vaulks shone with Dundee and after playing 142 games for them, he moved to England and made 137 appearances for the Millers.
At 27, he’s yet to experience first-team football and Newcastle could hand him that shot this summer.
Following the reports linking Vaulks with a move to St James’ Park, supporters have been reacting on Twitter.
Here is what the fan base had to say regarding the Cardiff City star.
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