According to a number of reliable sources, a formal bid has been lodged by Newcastle for Dean Donny Huijsen, the defender currently plying his trade at Real Madrid. He has been the subject of heated transfer speculation over recent weeks, and this latest bid could signal a turning point in the transfer saga. Aston Villa are reportedly waiting in the wings. Finalising a fee and payment terms remains central to closing the transfer. Defensively, Newcastle are sitting around the league average this season, at 1.38 goals conceded per game. Someone like Dean Donny Huijsen could keep them steady but also raise the level when it matters most. Real Madrid have also been linked with Myles Lewis-Skelly, Cristian Romero and Simon Adingra while Newcastle are reportedly monitoring Angel Gomes, Can Yılmaz Uzun and Adam Wharton. Can't get enough Newcastle transfer rumours? Follow @PlayerSwitchCom on Twitter for the latest transfer news as it happens.