Newcastle United are expected to strengthen their squad heavily during the January transfer window. The Premier League side have identified the Marseille defender Duje Caleta-Car as a potential target.
The Croatian was linked with a move to the Premier League at the start of the season as well, and it will be interesting to see if the magpies can bring him to England next month.
According to a report via TBRfootball, the 25-year-old defender is a target for West Ham United as well.
The Croatian international has been in outstanding form for his club, and he could be a quality addition for both Premier League clubs.
The likes of West Ham and Newcastle have been quite vulnerable at the back this season, and signing a quality defender like Caleta-Car could help transform their season.
The 25-year-old has not reached his peak yet, and he is likely to improve further with coaching and experience.
Marseille are willing to sell the player for a fee of around £15 million; the reported fee could prove to be a bargain for both Premier League clubs.
The Hammers certainly have the finances to pull off the transfer, and Newcastle are one of the richest clubs in the world after their takeover.
The chance to move to the Premier League is likely to be a tempting proposition for the 25-year-old Croatian international, and he’s unlikely to turn down a move to Newcastle or West Ham if a concrete offer is placed on the table next month.
