Newcastle United Football Club are keen on Rodrigo Possebon.

The Brazilian-born Italian Under-21 international has returned to Manchester United following a disappointing loan spell in Portugal with Braga.

With his chances of first team action limited at Old Trafford, Sir Alex Ferguson is happy to let the 20-year-old leave in another loan deal for the rest of the campaign.

Reports suggest the Magpies, who tried to sign Possebon in the summer, are looking to take him to St James Park to aid their bid for an instant return to the Premier League.

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