NEWCASTLE are in talks to sign Mikel Merino from Borussia Dortmund.
The Spaniard, 21, has left the German club’s training camp in Switzerland to speak to the Toon.
Holding midfielder Mikel Merino is heading to Newcastle for talksAFP - Getty
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Merino is a holding midfielder who can also play at centre-half and would cost around £6million.
He only joined Dortmund from Osasuna last summer but made just two Bundesliga starts and has now been allowed to leave.
Merino would become Rafa Benitez‘s fifth summer signing, with the Toon boss also still wanting a keeper and striker.
The Spain Under-21 international’s arrival could lead to Jack Colback leaving St James’ Park.
Merino came through the ranks at Osasuna before moving to DortmundGetty - Contributor
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