Newcastle United transfer news: Magpies ‘close’ to triggering release clause of Switzerland international Fabian Schar
The centre-half shone for his country at the World Cup in Russia
Newcastle United are set to trigger the £3.5 million release clause of Deportivo La Coruna defender Fabian Schar.
The highly-rated Switzerland international caught the eye at the World Cup in Russia this summer, featuring in all three group stage games.
Newcastle boss Rafa Benitez is keen to bring in defensive reinforcements this summer and is eyeing a deal for the 26-year-old.
The Premier League side, according to El Desmarque, are preparing to trigger the £3.5 million release clause of Schar and are confident of securing a deal for the centre-half.
The Magpies have endured a difficult start to this summer's transfer window but Schar's arrival could see an influx of several new additions at the St. James' Park.
With Benitez already admitting he is having to 'wheel and deal' in this summer's transfer window, it seems as though free transfers and bargain buys will be the way forward.
The club are reportedly locked in a transfer battle with West Ham United for free agent Diego Reyes - a centre half available for free.