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Newcastle United aren’t the only Premier League side following Santos wonderkid Marcos Leonardo.

Sport Witness has been informed that as well as the Magpies, Tottenham Hotspur are another club keeping their eyes on the 20-year-old’s development in Brazil.

Newcastle and Spurs are both watching the striker’s situation at Santos, as he’s considered to be on the verge of a move to Europe.

Marcos Leonardo had been in talks for a transfer to Italy last summer, and with his the Brazilian club choosing to keep him, he and his staff now believe it’s about time a transfer to a top league is concluded.

There have been no major movements from Newcastle and Tottenham, though, as they watch him performing for Santos and wait to see whether a winter or a summer attempt would be worth it. The likes of AS Monaco and AS Roma have also been on his trail, with the Giallorossi having tried the signing before.

Recent reports from Brazil said just €20-25m should be enough to get the transfer done. Santos are not expected to push for more, as after holding him in the summer, he has the promise of a transfer once a decent offer arrives.

Earlier this week, Sport Witness published a story speaking of Marcos Leonardo’s potential, highlighting his strong and weak features.

We’ve now also learned that his height (5’9″) has been a concern for European clubs to make a big investment on his transfer.

That may be a decisive factor on who’s coming for his signing, but not enough to stop his move to Europe.

The striker continues to show great numbers and personality since the summer transfer failed, and it’s a case of waiting to see whether Tottenham and Newcastle will be in the battle next year.

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