Atalanta midfielder Teun Koopmeiners is reportedly being considered by Newcastle as a possible replacement for the suspended Sandro Tonali, per the Italian publication Tuttosport.
Due to his 10-month sentence for engaging in illegal gambling, Tonali is now out for the remainder of the season. As a result, Newcastle are searching for another midfield signing in January.
With five goal involvements in nine Serie A games this season, Koopmeiners has had an excellent start to the season. It is thought that the club has already dispatched representatives to negotiate a potential contract for him.
The Italian outfit are expected to demand a big fee if they are to sell the 25-year-old in January.