Newcastle United transfer news: AC Milan frontman latest as Portuguese midfielder and Sampdoria defender linked

Newcastle United have been linked with a move for a trio of European talents as Steve Bruce looks to strengthen his lot in the January transfer window.
PARMA, ITALY - DECEMBER 01:  Krzysztof Piatek of AC Milan reacts during the Serie A match between Parma Calcio and AC Milan at Stadio Ennio Tardini on December 1, 2019 in Parma, Italy.  (Photo by Alessandro Sabattini/Getty Images)PARMA, ITALY - DECEMBER 01:  Krzysztof Piatek of AC Milan reacts during the Serie A match between Parma Calcio and AC Milan at Stadio Ennio Tardini on December 1, 2019 in Parma, Italy.  (Photo by Alessandro Sabattini/Getty Images)
PARMA, ITALY - DECEMBER 01: Krzysztof Piatek of AC Milan reacts during the Serie A match between Parma Calcio and AC Milan at Stadio Ennio Tardini on December 1, 2019 in Parma, Italy. (Photo by Alessandro Sabattini/Getty Images)

AC Milan forward Krzysztof Piatek is understood to be a player who is interesting Steve Bruce and Magpies’ transfer talent spotters.

The 24-year-old Poland international has been a part of the Serie A side’s first-team picture this season, but the arrival of Zlatan Ibrahimovic this month will see Piatek potentially drop down the pecking order at the San Siro.

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And while Piatek, who has four goals in 17 appearances for the Rossoneri this season, was only bought from Genoa in a deal worth around £35million just 12 months ago, he could be allowed to leave.

Milan are thought to favour a permanent switch, with United keen to strike a loan deal with an option to buy at a set fee.

This month the Magpies have already been linked with moves for Brighton & Hove Albion’s Glenn Murray, Everton's Cenk Tosun as well as a loan switch for Chelsea duo Oliver Giroud and Michy Batshuayi.

Meanwhile, a report in Portuguese publication O Jogo states Newcastle United have been watching Braga midfielder Francisco Trincão.

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And while not naming United, the report also states the Portuguese outfit have already rejected an €11million bid for the player this month.

The 20-year-old is understood to have a €30m release clause in his contract at the Braga Municipal Stadium.

O Jogo also claim the Magpies had Trincão watched in Braga’s 7-1 win over Belenenses at the weekend.

Elsewhere on the transfer front, another player said to be interesting United is Sampdoria defender Omar Colley.

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Italian outlet TuttoMercatoWeb claim United have watched the Gambia international "several times" and like what they have seen.

The 27-year-old has been a regular under Sampdoria boss Claudio Ranieri this season and it is thought the club would be looking to recoup considerably more than the £6million fee they paid for the player in 2018.