According to Croatian newspaper Sportske Novosti, Newcastle United are very keen on landing teenage pair Filip Benkovic and Ante Coric.

The young duo are both at Dinamo Zagreb and Newcastle’s bid of €30m for the pair (roughly £26m) has reportedly been turned down by the Croatian giants.

Ante Coric is an attacking midfielder who is regarded as one of Croatia’s brightest young talents.

The 19-year-old has already played twice for the Croatian senior team, as well as featuring in almost 100 Dinamo Zagreb games already.

Filip Benkovic is also 19 and he is a towering centre half.

The 6’4” defender is another regular in the Dinamo Zagreb side and is earning a reputation for himself with dominating displays at the back.

The Croatia under-21 international is renowned for his aerial abilities and strength.

Dinamo Zagreb turned down the big money offer from Newcastle and it remains to be seen whether or not the Magpies will return with a higher bid in the January window.

Newcastle fans – would you like to sign Coric or Benkovic? What can they offer? Let us know in the comments below…