Newcastle are reportedly keeping tabs on Motherwell star David Turnbull having him watched last term.
The Chronicle report that the Magpies had the 21-year-old watched on a number of occasions as he made his return from injury.
They claim that United Head of Recruitment Steve Nickson "liked the look of" the Wishaw midfielder.
It follows news today that Celtic scouting supremo Nicky Hammond watched the midfielder during the Steelmen's closed-door clash with Kilmarnock last week.
The Daily Mail state that Neil Lennon has maintained "regular checks" on the fitness and form of the Wishaw footballer after the collapse of his move to Parkhead last year due to injury.
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