Newcastle are prepared to make their first big signing thanks to their new Saudi money. The Premier League club are in the relegation zone and the plan is to make January signings to prevent them dropping into the second tier.
According to 'Sky Sports', the Magpies have sent Atletico Madrid their first formal offer to get hold of Kieran Trippier's services.
The right-back is liked a lot by Newcastle so his signing could be made official in the coming days. The fee offered has not been disclosed.
In other Atletico news, players who have got COVID are carrying out a specific training plan at home so that they do not lose fitness.