Newcastle United are reportedly considering a swoop for Celtic midfielder Olivier Ntcham.
According to Sky Sports, the Frenchman has emerged as a possible target for the Magpies, as the winter window prepares the close.
It is a loan enquiry from Newcastle, and it is explained that Celtic would like an option-to-buy clause added if he is to head to the north east of England.
Ntcham has made a total of 24 appearances for the club this season, and has scored just one goal and made a couple of assists.
Ntcham wanted to leave Parkhead last summer and made it clear he wanted to go, but was denied a move to Ligue 1 side Brest in October.
It’s believed a number of French clubs are keen to snap him up, as well as West Bromwich Albion.
Ntcham, who cost the Hoops around £4.5 million in 2017 (BBC Sport) – has 18 months remaining on his current contract at Celtic.
He is one of several reported targets for Newcastle ahead of tomorrow’s deadline, with Joe Willock, Hamza Choudhury and Ainsley Maitland-Niles all being linked with a switch to St. James’ Park.
On social media, some Newcastle fans have been reacting to the links to Ntcham
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