Magpies plan raid as Trio eye Tiote

Newcastle have placed Celtic's Victor Wanyama on their list of potential targets after the midfielder's impressive start to his Parkhead career.

The 20-year-old has been one of the big successes of the Celtic season so far since arriving from Belgian side Germinal Beerschot in a £1million deal last summer.

And with Newcastle looking increasingly likely to lose their star midfielder Cheik Tiote, Sportsmail understands Wanyama is being closely monitored to fill the potential gap at St James' Park.

Newcastle chief scout Graham Carr has received glowing reports on the Kenyan international's form, the Premiership side having looked closely at Wanyama before Celtic made their move in the summer, only to decide against a bid.

Manager Alan Pardew voiced his concern over 25-year-old Tiote's future earlier this month. Manchester United, Liverpool and Chelsea have all shown interest in the former FC Twente midfielder, who said: 'I am flattered but there is nothing official. When teams such as Chelsea, City, Liverpool and United are interested in you it makes you think twice, but I love Newcastle.'

Sunderland and Aston Villa also checked out 20-year-old Kenyan Wanyama before his summer move to Celtic from Germinal Beerschott.

Since then, Wanyama has again caught the eye of Newcastle representatives sent north to check on loan keeper Fraser Forster and his name would come under consideration if Tiote, as expected, moves in January for a fee in excess of £20m.

Source: Daily Mail

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