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Newcastle tracking RB Leipzig defender Mohamed Simakan

Newcastle United are tracking RB Leipzig defender Mohamed Simakan.

Sky Deutschland says Newcastle are weighing up a summer move for Simakan.

The Toon are in the market for a new centre-half with major injuries suffered by centre-backs Jamaal Lascelles and Sven Botman.

A former France U21 international, Simakan has a deal with RBL to 2027.

He feels ready to leave this summer and his deal carries a buyout clause of €70m.

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