Former Newcastle fullback Jose Enrique has been impressed by Matt Targett.
Targett joined Newcastle on-loan in January from Aston Villa, including a permanent option.
Speaking on behalf of Genting Casino, Enrique told ChronicleLive: "It's a lot of money, people talk about £15m like it's nothing but it is a lot of money. Obviously, if that's what Newcastle want then they can afford it with these owners.
"But, maybe they can afford something bigger in the summer. You don't know, they've signed [Kieran] Trippier on the right side. With all of my respect to Matty, obviously he is not Trippier. That's the reality.
"He is a very good player and I really like him. It could be an option to sign him, but it could also be an option to sign someone bigger as well, and have two very good options at left-back.
"I think if Newcastle actually want to go farther, yes but I could see a bigger player as well. You sign someone like Trippier from Atletico Madrid, I believe they can sign bigger as well."
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