Fiorentina right-back Dodo is interesting Newcastle United.

The 24-year-old has impressed in Serie A this season after arriving from Shakhtar Donetsk last summer.

Chronicle Live says Dodo's agents have offered the Brazilian to Newcastle.

With technical director Dan Ashworth at the wheel and Eddie Howe having a big say in the recruitment, there is a plan in place to get players that are going to both freshen up the squad and improve competition in key areas.