Scott McTominay is among a four-man shortlist to have been drawn up by Newcastle as they look to replace Sandro Tonali in January, according to reports.
Tonali has been handed a 10-month ban by the Italian Football Federation (FIGC) for breaching their betting rules. The Italian midfielder admitted to placing bets on football, including AC Milan games in which he played.
Newcastle were one of several sides to express an interest in McTominay over the summer and the Manchester United midfielder was up for sale.
And now The Mirror reports that Eddie Howe's side have 'continued to track' the Scotland international ahead of an approach in January.
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