Newcastle are reportedly preparing a bid for Santos star Marcos Leonardo, who has been heavily linked with numerous European giants. The forward has attracted interest from Real Madrid and Roma, but the Magpies are hoping that the prospect of regular game time in the Premier League could prove persuasive.<\/p>\n
Eddie Howe\u2019s side have made a fair start to the season, winning six of their opening 12 matches and proving a tough nut to crack in the Champions League. Injuries have played a major role in Newcastle\u2019s campaign so far though, and they are continuing to prove a significant hindrance at St James\u2019 Park.<\/p>\n
Howe is having to contend with absentees in all departments, though his depth in the final third is beginning to look increasingly bleak by the week. Callum Wilson, Alexander Isak, Miguel Almiron, Harvey Barnes and Jacob Murphy are among those nursing injuries at present, leaving the Magpies in need of urgent reinforcements.<\/p>\n
Newcastle are expected to lean on the January transfer window to bolster their ranks so that their entire season is not derailed, with at least one forward set to arrive in Tyneside. According to The Mirror, Brazilian prospect Leonardo is among those admired and the Magpies are preparing an offer for the 20-year-old.<\/p>\n
Don’t miss… <\/strong> Arsenal, Tottenham and Newcastle target ‘available for just \u00a326m’ in January[LATEST] <\/strong><\/p>\n Chelsea and Fulham are among the Santos star\u2019s admirers, with Real Madrid also keeping very close tabs on his progress in the hope of striking a deal for his services.<\/p>\n Newcastle are said to have already enquired about the availability of Leonardo and were told that a bid in the region of \u00a325million would be entertained, but the Geordies are hopeful of negotiating a deal with Santos for a lesser fee.<\/p>\n![](\"https:\/\/cdn.images.express.co.uk\/img\/dynamic\/67\/590x\/secondary\/Marcos-Leonardo-5073341.jpg?r=1700340411645\")
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