Newcastle, Watford and Crystal Palace eyeing swoop for Udinese goalkeeper Orestis Karnezis
PREMIER LEAGUE trio Newcastle, Watford and Crystal Palace are all in the running to sign Udinese keeper Orestis Karnezis, according to his agent.
The 32-year-old has been linked with a move to several European clubs in recent seasons with Napoli interested in signing him.
Newcastle are in the mix to sign Udinese keeper Orestis KarnezisGetty Images - GettyKarnezis moved to Udinese in 2013 for a fee of £671,000, but he was sent on loan to GranadaGetty Images - Getty
Udinese want to keep hold of Karnezis but the Greece international is keen to leave the club this summer.
The player’s agent Vasileios Panagiotakis said his client is keen to play in England.
Panagiotakis said: “Karnezis will play in England for one from Watford, Newcastle United and Crystal Palace.
“The Napoli option is now definitively off the table.”
Toon boss Rafa Benitez is determined to bring a new face in between the posts following his club’s promotion last season.
Benitez was linked with Pepe Reina, Willy Caballero and Adrian this summer, but no deal materialised for them, leaving Benitez to turn his attention elsewhere.
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The Greek stopper - who has 42 caps - was one of the finest shot-stoppers in Serie A in 2016/17, making 33 appearances in total.
Karnezis has appeared more than 100 times for the Italian outfit in the last three seasons.
He joined Udinese from Granada for £671,000 and has been their first choice keeper since.
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