Newcastle monitoring Thibaut Courtois as they consider ambitious transfer swoop for Real Madrid keeper

THIBAUT COURTOIS could be tempted into making a surprise move to Newcastle - but only if the price is right.

The Real Madrid keeper is reportedly a target of some of European football’s biggest clubs.

Spanish outlet El Nacional claims Bayern Munich and Juventus are tracking the 29-year-old.

And the mega-rich Magpies are thought to be taking a keen interest in his situation - if they can stay in the Premier League.

Courtois has cemented himself as first-choice at the Bernabeu after a rocky start to his La Liga career.

The Belgium international is now rated as a leader in the Spanish capital after his move from Chelsea in 2018.

Real bosses are not desperate to sell but it is understood they would listen to offers of big money.

And the player himself is reported to have told his agent to review every approach that comes his way.

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A giant salary and signing-bonus could be enough to steal the ex-Blues stopper from the Spanish giants.

While any move for Courtois would have to come next summer, Newcastle are in need of reinforcements in January as they languish at the bottom of the Premier League.

The Saudi-backed takeover has brought the promise of billions of investment and installed Eddie Howe as manager.

But the Toon currently sit rooted to the bottom of the table without a win this season.