Newcastle are reportedly monitoring talented Juventus youngster Radu Dragusin, but face strong competition for the youngster.
Calciomercato are reporting that the Magpies are in the picture to sign the Romanian starlet, who has really caught the eye in the club’s youth setup.
Dragusin is knocking on the door of first-team manager Andrea Pirlo, who has already given him his Serie A debut – just a one-minute cameo against Genoa – and his Champions League bow against Dynamo Kyiv.
His contract expires in the summer, but Juve are trying to extend it so they don’t lose him.
Supposedly a meeting will take place in the coming days regarding his renewal.
But there are no guarantees, and an exit may still be on the cards for Dragusin who isn’t just being chased by Newcastle.
Tottenham Hotspur and RB Leipzig are also said to be on his tail.
The Bundesliga side are said to be serious about the 18-year-old and have already presented an offer to his agent.
Newcastle lacking lure for young talent
Newcastle are said to be eyeing Dragusin, but realistically the chances of him coming to the club are slim.
He is currently looking to break into the Juventus first-team, but if he decides he wants to take a different route then surely the likes of Tottenham Hotspur and RB Leipzig are more glamorous prospects.
Leipzig, especially, are becoming renowned for developing young players, and Dragusin may see them as the team to get the best out of him.
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