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Newcastle are ready to enter the race for Ukraine winger Yevhen Konoplyanka .

The 25-year-old former Dnipro star, now a free agent, is desperate for a move to the Premier League and has been in talks with Stoke over a move to the Britannia Stadium.

He has been unable to agree a deal, however, as he has been demanding more than £100,000-a-week.

It has opened the door for clubs, including Newcastle, to express an interest.

But, like Stoke, the Magpies are hoping Konoplyanka's wage demands come down.

The player is due in England for talks with interested clubs within the next week.

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