Newcastle United's search for a top class defender has seen them linked with Roma centre-back Roger Ibanez as they look to improve their squad ahead of the new Premier League season.
Reports from Italian outlet Calciomercato state both Newcastle and Tottenham are interested in the Brazilian defender who Roma boss Jose Mourinho rates highly.
A fee of around £30m has been mooted as a potential first offer to test Roma's resolve for Ibanez who impressed last season.
