Newcastle United are prepared to 'muscle in' on a deal for Manchester United transfer target Amadou Haidara, according to reports.
The RB Leipzig midfielder could be on the move this month, with the Mirror indicating the Bundesliga side could be willing to sell for a fee in the region of £33m.
Haidara is currently away on international duty with Mali for the African Cup of Nations, and is said to be high on Ralf Rangnick's 'wishlist' at Old Trafford.
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The Red Devils' boss has 'verbally agreed' a deal with Leipzig, but the club are yet to make a formal offer for the 23-year-old.
This indecision has reportedly emboldened Newcastle's new owners to attempt to hijack a deal this window.
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Kieran Trippier and Chris Wood have already arrived at the club, but defensive targets are still being pursued as Eddie Howe's side battle to avoid relegation.
The latest speculation indicates the Magpies are interested in Atalanta full-back Robin Gosens, with reports in Italy claiming the German international would be prepared to make the move.
However, Lille president Olivier Letang has publicly stated United target Sven Botman is not for sale this month.
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