Newcastle sporting director Dan Ashworth is pushing for the transfer of Sandro Tonali from AC Milan.
The Italian giants, who won Serie A a year ago, are set for a gutting of their squad this summer.
Per The Mail and other sources, the Magpies have all but secured Tonali for a mega fee.
Newcastle will pay a starting fee of 50 million, which will rise based on appearance and performance bonuses.
Tonali is someone who manager Eddie Howe wants at the very base of his midfield.
He would form a trio with Bruno Guimaraes and Joelinton when everyone is fit at St. James' Park.