Czech international defender Roman Hubnik is attracting Premier League interest.
The Daily Mail says Newcastle United boss Alan Pardew is monitoring Hubnik, 26, who wants to quit Hertha Berlin.
Pardew needs cover for centre-backs Mike Williamson, Steven Taylor and Fabricio Coloccini.
Blackpool, Palermo and Werder Bremen are also keen.
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