Vasco de Gama’s highly-rated teenage midfielder Andrey Santos is the subject of transfer interest from Newcastle United.
The Magpies and the new-rich of the Premier League and they now have the financial muscle to compete with the top clubs in England.
They beat all-comers to land Bruno Guimaraes last season and will now target more Brazilian talents, from the South American country itself.
Matchplug understands the latest player to catch their attention is Santos who is helping his team in the Brazilian second division.
They look set to make a swift return to Serie A and he is one reason they can be considered that good.
The 18-year-old has played 29 games for them this year and it shows how important he is to their game plan.
It remains unclear how much his team will demand for his signature, but Newcastle is prepared to splash the cash to sign him.
