Here is your Newcastle United 4am transfer digest.
De Vrij claim
Inter Milan's current financial woes have been well documented, and this has led to speculation mounting over a number of potential high-profile exits.
Antonio Conte's arrival at Tottenham has only strengthened rumours of the former Nerazzurri making a move for centre-back Stefan De Vrij.
Newcastle have also been inevitably linked, and FC Inter News report the Dutch international's agent Mino Raiola is due to hold talks with the Serie A giants over his client's future.
However, the 29-year-old is understood to be happy at Inter and is not agitating for a transfer at this stage, despite Tottenham and Newcastle reportedly on the 'trail' for a summer deal.
Fofana interest?
The Magpies are one of a host of clubs credited with an interest in former Manchester City prospect Seko Fofana.
The Ivory Coast international has impressed in Ligue 1 so far this season with Lens, and was rewarded for his performances after being named the division's player of the month in September.
Now, French outlet FootMercato claim Newcastle have regularly 'observed' the 26-year-old who regularly tops the charts for distance covered from midfield.
Atalanta, AC Milan, and Marseille are also linked in the same report along with unnamed English clubs, and Fofana is contracted until the summer of 2024.
