The agent of AS Monaco winger Aleksandr Golovin has revealed the interest of Newcastle United.

The Russia international has long been linked with a move to England.

Agent Alexander Klyuev told Sport-Express: "There was serious interest from Newcastle at the very beginning of 2022. There was a proposal, we were ready to discuss it if the clubs agreed.

"We understood that Newcastle, given the arrival of serious investors, was an interesting prospect. Plus, at different times, West Ham and Everton were testing the ground, but Sasha wanted to join a club that plays in European competitions, because he is a maximalist.

"He does not have any star disease, but there is a desire to play at the maximum."