Georginio Wijnaldum could be on his way to Tyneside

Newcastle United are in advanced negotiations with PSV Eindhoven over captain Georginio Wijnaldum, according to Sky Sources.

It is our understanding that no formal bid has been made for the 24-year-old, but Magpies boss Steve McClaren is keen to make a player he knows well from his time in Holland his first signing.

As it stands the midfielder is preparing to head to Switzerland for his side’s pre-season training camp on Thursday, but Newcastle are keen to have him on board before they fly out to the USA on Saturday for their own summer tour.

PSV are understood to be looking for upwards of £14m for a player they signed from Feyenoord for £3m four years ago.

Wijnaldum, who has made 19 appearances for the Netherlands, is keen on a switch to the Premier League and would join compatriots Tim Krul, Darryl Janmaat, Vurnon Anita and Siem de Jong on Tyneside should Newcastle have a bid accepted.