Newcastle United make contact over Fikayo Tomori deal – sources

Newcastle United have made contact with Fikayo Tomori’s representatives as they plot a move to sign him this summer, sources have told Football Insider.

St James’ Park chiefs are keen to ascertain the England international’s interest in a return to the Premier League ahead of next season.

Tomori, 26, has spent the past three years with Italian giants AC Milan after joining them in a £25million deal from Chelsea in 2021.

Newcastle are in the market for another centre-back after agreeing a deal to sign Lloyd Kelly once his Bournemouth contract expires at the end of this month.

Tomori is under contract at the San Siro until 2027.

Newcastle plot Fikayo Tomori deal after securing Lloyd Kelly signing

The Canadian-born defender has been a constant in the AC Milan side since deciding to leave Chelsea for more first-team opportunities three years ago.

Tomori helped the Italian giants secure the Serie A title in 2021-22 and has made 142 appearances for the club.

The centre-back started in 32 of his 35 appearances last season and played 90 minutes in both of AC Milan’s Champions League games against Newcastle.

Despite starting for England in a friendly against Australia last October, Tomori wasn’t selected as part of Gareth Southgate’s squad for this summer’s European Championships.

Newcastle have now been in contact with Tomori’s representatives about a potential return to the Premier League after getting a first-hand look at him last season.

Eddie Howe is looking to bolster his backline following long-term injuries to Sven Botman and Jamaal Lascelles, while Paul Dummett has been released.

A deal for Kelly has already been confirmed after sources told Football Insider Newcastle had agreed a “triple-your-money” contract to sign the centre-back later this month.

In other news, a new update has emerged on the future of Bruno Guimaraes.

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