Juventus defender Radu Dragusin is a target for Newcastle United.

Calciomercato.com claims Toon boss Steve Bruce is eager to sign the Romanian centre-back, 19, when his contract expires this summer.

But Newcastle must still contend with interest from Leipzig, who see Dragusin as a replacement for Bayern Munich-bound Dayot Upamecano.

Dragusin joined Juventus in 2018 after emerging as Romania's top youth prospect, snubbing Chelsea in the process.

And he made his first senior appearance in December's 3-0 Champions League win against Dinamo Kiev.

Dragusin has gone on to clock up another three games under Andrea Pirlo.

But doubts remain over the ace's future in Turin, with just months remaining on his contract.