The transfer mill is churning once again, with Newcastle believed to be lining up a move for Youri Baas, the defender from Ajax. Sources close to the club suggest they are exploring options to reinforce their squad ahead of the run-in. Crystal Palace, Real Madrid and Liverpool have not withdrawn their interest and could still influence the outcome. Defensively, Newcastle are sitting around the league average this season, at 1.29 goals conceded per game. Someone like Youri Baas could keep them steady but also raise the level when it matters most. Ajax have also been linked with Kodai Sano and Julio Cesar Soler while Newcastle are reportedly monitoring Raheem Sterling, Sacha Boey and Giovani Lo Celso. Stay tuned for more details as the story develops. Need more Newcastle transfer rumours? Follow @PlayerSwitchCom on Twitter for news and updates as they happen.