Three club interested in signing Jonas Gutierrez, including Hellas Verona, managed by former Newcastle assistant Fabio Pecchia.

Columbian international Victor Ibarbo has been speculated to follow in Tino Asprilla’s footsteps, with a move from Italy to Newcastle United.

It has been reported that Newcastle United are currently keeping tabs on two exciting young prospects from the island of Sardinia: midfielder Gianmarco Paulis, 18, and striker Simone Solinas, 17.