Newcastle are preparing a bid for Javier Manquillo.
According to a report in The Chronicle the Atletico Madrid defender will join up with Rafa Benitez’s squad at their training camp in Ireland to see how he fares.
Manquillo spent last season on loan at Sunderland where he had an unspectacular time as the Black Cats headed for relegation with barely a whimper.
Right-back is one of Newcastle’s problem positions with Kieran Gibbs of Arsenal one option that has been looked at.
The Gunners are hoping to bring in £12m for the defender who has only got a year left which highlights the crazy market that Benitez recently spoke out against.
Atletico are only likely to be looking for a token fee for Manquillo with Newcastle in pole position if the defender shows up well in training at Carton House where he is likely to be joined by Jacob Murphy once the formalities of his deal from Norwich are completed.
