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Report: Newcastle interested in Olympiakos left-back Leonardo Koutris

According to reports from The Sunday People (02/12/2018, page 47), Newcastle United are showing keen interest in Olympiakos left-back Leonardo Koutris.

The Magpies watched the 23-year-old left-back in Olympiakos’ Europa League clash against Real Betis in the midweek.

The Sunday People reports that Newcastle scouts have been very impressed with what they saw, and they are pondering making a bid for him in the January transfer window.

Rafael Benitez will be given funds to operate in the transfer market, and Koutris could be a nice addition to the squad.

Koutris joined Olymapikos from PAS Giannina in 2017.