Newcastle are reportedly in for Celtic's Kieran Tierney
Newcastle will be in the Premier League next season and Rafa Benitez has reportedly already set about strengthening his squad.
The Daily Starclaim he has asked the board for £100million to splash in the summer and will hold talks with Mike Ashley next week.
And one player who is reportedly high on the Spaniard's wishlist is Celtic left-back Kieran Tierney.
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Kieran Tierney is also said to be a target for Liverpool
Kieran Tierney on future games and working harder for Celtic
The report says Benitez wants to recruit around eight players, including Tierney who has impressed at Celtic Park this season.
The 19-year-old has made 36 appearances for Brendan Rodgers' side in all competitions, providing an impressive 12 assists.
However, the Toon will face stiff competition for his signature with Liverpool also said to be in for the full-back.
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Jurgen Klopp is said to be eyeing the teenager as a solution to the Reds' ongoing problems at left-back.
James Milner has plugged the gap this season but doubts still remain around Alberto Moreno who has started just eight games this term.
Arsenal are also said to have been tracking Tierney's progress at Parkhead.