Newcastle United are being linked with the urgent acquisition of yet another Serie A midfielder.

The Magpies, who have lost former AC Milan star Sandro Tonali to a betting ban, want to sign a replacement.

Per Tutto Atalanta, the Magpies are now seeking to make a January swoop for Atalanta midfielder Ederson.

Newcastle are serious about doing a deal as soon as the window opens on January 1st.

The source goes on to suggest that the Magpies will put in a £35 million bid for Ederson.

The Brazilian holding midfielder is 24 and has been linked to a host of top European clubs.