Newcastle United are preparing a sensation January move for former Real Madrid star Iker Casillas according to reports from Portugal.
The Spaniard, who made over 700 appearances for Los Blancos in an illustrious 16-year career at the Bernabeu, currently plays his football with FC Porto, whom he joined from Madrid in 2015.
With only six-months left on his contract left at the Portuguese club however, Casillas could be available as soon as January with the Magpies interested in bringing the veteran Spain star to St James’ Park.
Despite goalkeeper Karl Darlow’s impressive performance against Chelsea at the weekend, Magpies boss Rafael Benitez is understood to be keen to bring a more experienced pair of hands to Tyneside after the New Year, with his former star Casillas fitting the bill perfectly.
The two were together during Rafa’s time at Real Madrid between 2015 and 2016.
Any move for Casillas however would be likely to involve complications over finances, with the shot-stopper earning a reported £5 million a year in wages at Porto.
