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Newcastle United 'plotting £47m swoop for Barcelona goalkeeper Marc-Andre ter Stegen' as part of £150m spending spree to kick-start new era under Saudi owners

Marc-Andre ter Stegen has emerged as the latest superstar name linked with a big move to Newcastle United.

The Barcelona goalkeeper is reportedly being eyed up by the Magpies as the newly minted club plot a huge spending spree to kick-star the new era under Saudi Arabian ownership.

According to recent reports in El Nacional, Newcastle are putting together a bid in the region of £47m to tempt cash-strapped Barca into parting with their first choice stopper.

Marc-Andre ter Stegen has emerged as the latest superstar name linked with Newcastle

The Magpies face a task on their hands however, with ter Stegen having spoke on many occasions previously of his happiness in Catalonia and his hope of retiring at the Nou Camp.