Newcastle receive encouragement in their pursuit of €45m-rated Bundesliga star

Newcastle United have a realistic chance of signing Bayer Leverkusen defensive sensation Odilon Kossounou this summer.

Eddie Howe’s Newcastle United had a difficult time last season as they struggled with injuries. The lack of depth in their squad was quite clear as they couldn’t reach the levels they did the season before. While they have already made two defensive additions, the Tyneside club still do not have enough depth in the heart of the defence.

According to a report from Kicker...