Steve Bruce responds to reports linking Newcastle United with Valentino Lazaro

Valentino Lazaro is on Newcastle United’s transfer radar.

Published 17th Jan 2020, 10:45 BST

Updated 17th Jan 2020, 10:45 BST

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The club is looking to strengthen up front in this month’s transfer window – and a move for the Inter Milan winger has been discussed.

However, head coach Steve Bruce – who met owner Mike Ashley for transfer talks this week – was coy when asked about 23-year-old Lazaro today.

Bruce said: “It’s wrong to talk about individuals.

“We’ve been linked with about 58 players, and I don’t want to comment on that.”