Newcastle United's interest in Bayern Munich defender Niklas Sule has received a boost.

BILD says the 26-year-old's contract with the Bundesliga giants expires at the end of this season.

And talks between Sule and the club about a possible extension appear to be stalling.

It is also being reported that the German centre-back is leaning towards wanting to leave Bayern after four years with the club.

Sule joined in 2017 and has gone on to rack up 150 appearances for the Bundesliga champions.

And he remains a regular first teamer for Bayern having started nine of their 11 league matches so far this season.

He has also enjoyed a decent career as a German international, appearing 37 times for his country and scoring one goal.

It is understood that Bayern have offered him a new deal but that he is yet to put pen to paper.