Barcelona goalkeeper Marc-Andre ter Stegen is on Newcastle United's radar.

The Barcelona goalkeeper is reportedly being eyed up by the Magpies as the newly minted club plot a huge spending spree to kick-star the new era under Saudi Arabian ownership

Catalan media sources state Newcastle plan a £47m offer for Ter Stegen.

The upcoming January transfer window looks set to see plenty of communication between Newcastle and Spanish giants Barca, given the club's reported interest in another of their star names.

The North East club are looking into the logistics of bringing in playmaker Philippe Coutinho on loan and offering the former Liverpool star another shot at Premier League football.