Source close to player claims €50m Newcastle United bid – Magpies in ongoing negotiations

That’s according to Africa Foot, who state the Magpies have been following the centre-back for the past two years. The 26-year-old’s impressive performances and his influence on the Bundesliga club’s back line has pleased Newcastle.

Eddie Howe’s side are working on strengthening their defence for the new season and are already looking at Tapsoba. They have taken steps to try and bring him to St James’ Park this summer, according to the report.A source close to the Burkina Faso international told Africa Foot that the Premier League club have submitted a €50m bid.

Erik ten Hag’s side ‘remain cautious’ as they aim to make Tapsoba one of the key figures of their defence next season.

The report adds ‘discussions are underway this week’ between Newcastle and the German club for the defender. The Tyneside club would try to convince Bayer Leverkusen to let him leave in this window.

Africa Foot are unclear whether the English club will be successful in their efforts to sign Tapsoba.

Last season, Tapsoba played 43 games and contributed two goals and seven assists.