Newcastle United eye ‘loan move’ for relegated Premier League star as Magpies man ‘wanted’ by Leeds United

There's a Sandro Tonali clamour around Tyneside as news of Newcastle United attempting to sign the highly-rated AC Milan midfielder emerges.

It's reported that there is just the matter of a medical left to complete the move with Tonali already agreeing personal terms with the Magpies.

Tonali won't be the last bit of business for Eddie Howe and co. this summer and today's latest transfer round-up features a one-in, one-out deal with Leeds United.

Newcastle United could score budget Leeds United defender

Adding more options at the back appears to be Eddie Howe's next task this summer with the club reportedly making contact with Crystal Palace over a move for Joachin Andersen.

Another option for Newcastle United is recently relegated Leeds United star Robin Koch. The 26-year-old has a clause in his contract at Elland Road that would allow him to leave on loan this summer before his contract ends next year.

Any suitors of the German defender, which outlet BILD report to be the Magpies alongside Eintracht Frankfurt, would only have to pay his wages next season and could then make the move permanent for free in a year's time.

Koch made 36 appearances for Leeds United in the Premier League last season and could be a handy back-up to Fabian Schar and Sven Botman for Howe.

Leeds United could come knocking for forgotten Newcastle United man

If Newcastle United do pursue a move for Robin Koch this summer, Leeds United could also seek to bring a player the other way. The Whites are in the market for a goalkeeper with Joel Robles departed and first choice Illan Meslier expected to leave Elland Road.

Magpies man Karl Darlow was once first choice at St James' Park but has fallen down the pecking order and spent the end of last season on loan at Hull City in the Championship.

CaughtOffside report that a return to the second tier may be on the cards for Darlow with Leeds United eyeing up the 32-year-old as their number one for next season.