Newcastle United had ‘video call’ with agent – Player ‘significant goal’ for Eddie Howe’ side

Fiorentina’s Nicolás González has ended up in the sights of Newcastle United.

For the past few days, reports from Italy have talked about the interest from England in the 24-year-old.

Leicester City have been pushed forward as the main candidate, with claims even stating about their desire to table a €34m bid in January.

TuttoMercatoWeb relay it and state the Serie A side have communicated to the forward’s agent he won’t be sold in January, ‘barring extraordinary offers’ of over £40m [€45.1m]. The situation could be different next summer.

When discussing the Argentina international’s suitors, it’s said Newcastle ‘like’ him, while also adding there was a ‘video call’ between Eddie Howe’s side and the attacker’s representatives.

The Magpies have not yet made an offer for the South American, who remains a ‘significant goal’, especially if they qualify for the Champions League next season.

This suggests Newcastle are looking at González for the summer window, while Brighton & Hove Albion have also carried out polls for the player.

Fiorentina president Rocco Commisso and their general manager, Joe Barone, plan is to keep the player until the end of this season.

With González attracting attention from the Premier League, there’s belief the ‘right offer’ may arrive from England next summer.