Reported Newcastle United target Luuk de Jong has today told German newspaper Bild that he is only interested in a move to German side Borussia Mönchengladbach

Gladbach, who are looking for a replacement for Dortmund bound striker Marco Reus, have been strongly linked with 21-year old Luuk de Jong along with Newcastle.

De Jong scored 25 times in 33 Eredivisie appearances last season and earned selection for the Netherlands Euro 2012 squad, but failed to make an appearance, has expressed his frustration FC Twente’s attempt to price him out of a move away from the Dutch outfit.

Speaking to Bild, de Jong explained:

“I have spoken to [Lucien] Favre [Borussia Mönchengladbach Coach] several times,” “We talked about how he wanted me to play. I’m sure his philosophy fits perfectly with the fast game that suits me.” “I’ve told Twente that I only want to go to Gladbach. Borussia are playing in the qualifying round of the Champions League, and it’s best for me to take the next step in my career. The Bundesliga is one of the best leagues in Europe. I need to go there in order to take the next step with the [Dutch] national team.”

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