Newcastle United Football Club are in pole position to land Luuk de Jong.

The Holland international has been a prolific scorer of goals for FC Twente, who know they have a fight to retain his services beyond the summer.

A number of clubs have already been linked with the 21-year-old, but the Express claim it is Newcastle who are leading the chase for his signature.

Alan Pardew knows he faces losing Demba Ba if his £7million release clause is met, and he would then look to take de Jong for a similar price.

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