SPAL defender Francesco Vicari is attracting Premier League interest.

Newcastle United boss Rafa Benitez is targeting Vicari for the January market.

Sport Mediaset says the Magpies have set their sights on the 24-year-old centre-back.

An approach is being prepared for January by the Toon.

Vicari came up through the Novara youth academy and joined SPAL in the summer of 2016.