Newcastle are eyeing Fenerbahçe defender Attila Szalai.

Chronicle Live says Newcastle have been casting their eye over Fenerbahçe defender Szalai as a potential target this summer.

The Magpies are keen to bolster their backline with another centre-half and are expected to reignite interest in Sven Botman and Diego Carlos.

Nonetheless, if the Magpies are unsuccessful with their pursuits, they've been keeping a close eye on the development of Szalai.

The 24-year-old Hungarian defender has had quite the route into football.