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Newcastle keen on Celtic’s Kristoffer Ajer

Newcastle United have been linked with a move for Celtic defender Kristoffer Ajer.

The 22-year-old has one year left on his contract with the Scottish outfit and he has been urged to leave the club by his national team manager Stale Solbakken.

According to Daily Mail, the Magpies are looking to submit an offer of around £8 million for the defender and Ajer is thought to be keen on moving to England.

SL View: Ajer for £8 million would be a bargain

Newcastle could definitely use some defensive depth and Ajer could prove to be a quality long term investment for them.