Newcastle United are mulling over a move for Deportivo La Coruña defender Fabian Schar.

Sources in Spain have suggested that the Magpies have been in touch for the 26-year-old who wants to move after Depor were relegated from La Liga last season.

Schar is currently on holiday after playing at the World Cup with Switzerland and with Rafa Benitez scouring the market for players available at low budget price. Schar has a £3million release clause which United are looking too activate.

If United fail in their bid to sign Schar they could turn to the loan option of Federico Fernandez from Swansea City.

Krasnodar have been credited with interest in Fernandez in the last few days.

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Speaking about his future this summer, Fernandez had said: “I will know more in the next few weeks, but I will continue to train hard and if someone will come in for me or not, we will see later.

“I’m working with the new manager and then we will see what happens.

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“It has been a difficult summer for the club and the city but everyone has freshened up and are ready to go again.

“Krasnodar are one of the teams interested. I need to analyse that and other options have come in as well.”