1 Tim Krul in action for Newcastle

Atletico Madrid are eyeing Newcastle goalkeeper Tim Krul as a possible replacement for Thibaut Courtois.

The Spanish side, who are closing in on the La Liga title, expect Courtois to return to Chelsea once his latest loan spell expires in the summer.

They are therefore searching for a new number one and Krul is the man Diego Simeone is ready to turn to.

talkSPORT can reveal Atletico’s sporting director, Jose Luis Caminero, made a personal check on the Dutchman at the Emirates on Tuesday night.

And he saw Krul produce an impressive performance despite his Newcastle side losing 3-0 to Arsenal.

Atletico are now considering testing the Toon’s resolve with a summer bid of around £10m for the 26-year-old, who is keen to play in the Champions League

Krul has developed into one of the Premier League’s best keepers after making his Newcastle debut in 2009 and boss Alan Pardew will be desperate to hold on to the player.

However, the Mapgies are unlikely to turn down a big offer for the Holland international, who has just two years left to run on his contract.