Newcastle United interested in midfielder HøjbjergAccording to Foot Mercato, Newcastle have placed Højbjerg on their shortlist as they search for greater consistency, experience and authority in midfield. His previous spells with Southampton and Tottenham mean he understands Premier League football, while his tactical discipline and leadership could be particularly useful in a Newcastle side that has lost influential characters. At 31, he would not be a long-term replacement for Guimarães, but Newcastle arguably need reliability more than potential right now. Newcastle therefore have a decision to make: chase a younger, more expensive midfielder or secure an experienced Premier League operator who could steady a squad undergoing major change. Sources: Newcastle United have Manchester City star “high” on list of transfer targets