Newcastle United are moving for Porto striker Claudio Pitbull.

The Mirror says Pitbull - whose full name is Claudio Mejolaro but goes by his nickname - is currently on loan at Portuguese club Vitoria Setubal.

Pitbull, born in Brazil but with a Portuguese passport, is keen to move to the Premier League.

The 26-year-old said: "I hope I get this opportunity because England's league is famous around the world."