Borussia Dortmund midfielder Axel Witsel is a target for Newcastle United.
Sport1 says Newcastle want out-of-contract midfielder Witsel to add some much needed steel in midfield.
Belgium international Witsel is out-of-contract in the summer and free to begin negotiations regarding a pre-contract deal from January 1.
The player himself is 'open' to a move at the end of what will be four years in the Bundesliga.
Although the Magpies could make their move sooner with a cut-price January transfer not being 'ruled out' as manager Eddie Howe targets immediate reinforcements.
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