According to Turkish outlet Takvim, Steve Bruce’s Magpies are one of four Premier League clubs taking a look at the Besiktas centre-half.
Brighton, West Ham United and Norwich City are also mentioned in the report with the fee for the 30-year-old thought to be in the region of £8.5million.
Skipper Jamaal Lascelles could be out until February with a knee injury, but United do have FIVE other central defenders.
