Newcastle United consider surprise move for £15m defender – report

The defender has found his opportunities limited since joining Burnley from Middlesbrough in a £15m deal last year.

Newcastle have been linked with a January move for the 26-year-old, who can also play at left-back.

However, United head coach Steve Bruce has strength in depth in central defence.

Bruce has Florian Lejeune on his way back from long-term injury, while Federico Fernandez, linked with Rafa Benitez’s Dalian Yifang, is waiting for an opportunity.