NEWCASTLE are lining up a January swoop for Brazilian wonderkid Eguinaldo.
The wingerâs agent has confirmed Toon are one of several clubs keen on a move this winter.
But Newcastle will have to meet Eguinaldoâs £26million release clause to get a deal over the line.
The Vasco ace, who stars in Brazilâs second tier, can play across the entire front three but is most at home on the left.
Eguinaldo, 18, has three goals in 18 games this season.
And Newcastle have been keeping close tabs after seeing compatriots Joelinton and Bruno Guimaraes shine at St Jamesâ Park.
Eguinaldo only recently signed a new five-year deal with Vasco.
But that included a new release clause worth £26m for interested parties.
Eguinaldoâs agent has now confirmed Newcastle could meet that figure once the January window opens.
However, they may have to move quickly due to interest from other sides.
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Reports in Brazil claim West Hamâs Head of Recruitment was seen at Vascoâs training ground last week.
And that could heat things up in the race for Eguinaldo.
His agent told Canal do Pedrosa: âThere is an observation from Newcastle over Eguinaldo.
âBut there is also the observation of several other clubs.
âThese are very early things and they are not even considered negotiations or anything very official.â
