Newcastle United is reportedly entering the competition to sign defender Jonathan Tah.
The 29-year-old centre-back is expected to be available on a free transfer in the upcoming summer transfer window, attracting interest from numerous top European clubs.
Reports suggest that Manchester United, Real Madrid, Barcelona, and Bayern Munich are all interested in acquiring the Bayer Leverkusen player.
Sources indicate that Newcastle is also keeping tabs on the defender.
Manager Eddie Howe is keen to strengthen his defensive options for next season, aiming to build a squad capable of competing for the title.
His primary defensive target is still Marc Guehi of Crystal Palace, who is widely expected to leave Selhurst Park, with Chelsea also reportedly interested.
A year ago, Newcastle reportedly made a £70 million bid for the England international and Crystal Palace player.
However, Tah is being considered as an alternative, and reports from Germany suggest he is eager to move to the Premier League.
Real Madrid`s prospects of signing Tah might improve if Xabi Alonso, his current manager at Leverkusen, were to take over from Carlo Ancelotti at the Bernabeu.
Bayern Munich presents an opportunity for Tah to stay in the Bundesliga, whereas Barcelona`s pursuit is reportedly hindered by their ongoing financial difficulties impacting player registration.
The German international, who has earned 35 caps, has already announced his departure from Leverkusen after a decade with the team.
He has made an impressive 400 appearances for Leverkusen, helping them win the Bundesliga title and the DFB Pokal last season.
