Enner Valencia is a transfer target for Newcastle (Picture: Getty)

Newcastle have opened talks with Pachuca over a deal for Ecuador World Cup star Enner Valencia.

The 25-year-old striker, who has sparkled at Brazil 2014 so far, is expected to depart the Mexican league once the tournament is over.

And reports in South America say Newcastle are set to bring him to the Premier League – with negotiations already under way with Pachuca.

Valencia has proven himself as a clinical finisher (Picture: Getty)

Valencia was watched again by Magpies scouts as he scored twice against Honduras last night, becoming the joint top scorer at the World Cup.


He is valued at about £7million and Newcastle believe he is worth a punt, as they look to add more fire power to the team for next season.



West Ham have previously been linked with Valencia, who scored 18 goals in 23 matches last term.

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