Newcastle in talks over Mitchel Bakker transfer with Bayer Leverkusen left-back wanted to help Prem survival bid
NEWCASTLE are reportedly locked in talks to sign Bayer Leverkusen star Mitchel Bakker.
The Mail claims Eddie Howe is closing in on a deal for the Dutch left-back, 21, just six months after he moved to Germany.
Bakker joined Leverkusen last summer from Paris Saint-Germain for £8.5million.
And Newcastle are prepared to pay dearly for the highly-rated Holland U21 star.
Bakker made 40 appearances for PSG last season but was deemed surplus to requirements following the capture of Nuno Mendes from Sporting Lisbon.
He has played just seven times for new club Leverkusen.
And they are ready to let Bakker become Newcastle’s third signing under the new Saudi ownership.
Deals have been completed for Atletico Madrid right-back Kieran Trippier, as well as Burnley striker Chris Wood.
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But Newcastle continue to be linked with several other stars as they look to avoid the drop.
Sevilla centre-back Diego Carlos is closing in on a transfer after agreeing personal terms.
And a loan bid has been put in for winger Jesse Lingard, who wants to quit Manchester United this month.
There could even be a shock move in the works for ex-Premier League striker Mario Balotelli.
But Newcastle have been left empty-handed in their pursuit of midfielder Aaron Ramsey, with the Welshman upsetting Juventus by rejecting a move to St James’ Park.
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