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Newcastle United’s increasing influence in Spain looks set to continue with a move for Racing Santander forward David Concha, the Spain under-19 forward.

United hope to broker a deal for Concha before the transfer deadline after making an offer to the cash-strapped Spanish second-tier club – and they will loan him back until the summer, when Newcastle intend to invest to reinforce the squad again.

Fans can expect more young Spanish prospects to join in the future. Making waves in the Spanish market is part of a continuation of a trend, with Newcastle hoping to bring in players from Spain and Germany in the same way that they have utilised the French market in the past.

Spanish reports claim that Concha has already visited St James’ Park this season, and further moves in that country will be little surprise after the deal that brought Ayoze Perez to Newcastle.

United made a conscious effort in the summer to try and break into the market, with young players playing in the lower tiers a particular interest for Newcastle. They met several agents who work with players in the Spanish under-18, 19 and 21 squads over the summer.

Newcastle are also looking at centre-back Jorge Mere of Sporting Gijon and hope to broker a deal for him before the end of the window too.

United are also interested in MK Dons winger Dele Alli, and hope to secure a move for the England under-19 winger.

Graham Carr has watched Alli on several occasions and Newcastle think they have negotiated a deal with MK Dons which will see the player loaned back to the League One side until the end of the season.

But talk that Newcastle have brokered a deal for Ipswich defender Tyrone Mings is premature. There has been no contact between Newcastle and the Championship club about their promising defender – although the Magpies have been to watch Mings several times.