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Newcastle United news: Magpies want £17m Czech star Antonin Barak

Newcastle United are interested in signing midfielder Antonin Barak who is currently on the books of Hellas Verona, according to reports.

The 27-year-old has been spectacular in the Serie A this season. He has clocked up 15 league appearances this campaign, scoring five goals and creating three assists in the process.

The talented midfielder joined the Mastiffs from Udinese in September 2020 on a loan deal. He had a hand in 11 goals in 2020-11, scoring seven and creating four in 34 league appearances.

Verona handed him a permanent contract in the summer and he has been performing impressively this campaign in the Italian top-flight.