The Premier League season only ended last weekend, yet Newcastle United are moving fast to secure the services of two of their top summer targets.

It has been clear for a couple of months that the Magpies need to address their centre-back options, with Sven Botman and Jamaal Lascelles both possibly out for the rest of 2024 due to ACL injuries.

That has left Eddie Howe short of centre-back options, with Emil Krafth often having to slot in and provide cover. He has done well, but now Newcastle are on the brink of ensuring they will not have to rely on someone to play out of position.