Newcastle United have a lot of work to do in the final months of the campaign, as the Magpies look to build upon their four-point advantage over the relegation zone and secure Premier League safety.
Rafael Benitez already has one eye on the summer transfer market though and reports have revealed that Newcastle scouts took advantage of the international break to look over a potential midfield target.
AllNigeriaSoccer reveal that representatives from the Tyneside giants were spotted in attendance of the fixture between Nigeria and Serbia, with the Magpies keeping tabs on Eddy Onazi.
The 25-year-old captained his nation in the goalless draw and continues to be linked with a move away from Turkish outfit Trabzonspor this summer, with Newcastle amongst the suitors for his services.
Newcastle’s head of recruitment Steve Nickson was in attendance at Cannon Park, where he also had the opportunity to look over the form of striker Aleksander Mitrovic, currently on-loan with Championship promotion chasers Fulham.
