Monaco to hijack Newcastle's January bid for international ace

Salvatore Sirigu is ready to quit PSG, with a number of clubs interested in signing him

 

MONACO have joined the race to sign Newcastle target Salvatore Sirigu, according to reports.

 

Ligue 1 side Monaco are seeking new recruits in January as they battle for second place in the table.

They are already 19 points behind runaway leaders Paris Saint-Germain, who Le Parisien claim are willing to sell goalkeeper Sirigu.

 

According to the newspaper, Italian Sirigu, 28, is ready to quit French champions PSG losing his place between the sticks to summer arrival Kevin Trapp.

PSG manager Laurent Blanc is unwilling to tinker with his winning formula as he eyes a league and Champions League double this season.

Roma are known suitors of former Palermo ace Sirigu, while Newcastle have been linked with a move for some time. 

 

Magpies boss Steve McClaren is reportedly seeking a short-term goalkeeper deal to cover for the injured Tim Krul.

First-choice stopper Krul is out for the season after injuring his knee representing the Netherlands this autumn.

Sirigu is seeking game time in an effort to force his way into Italy's squad for Euro 2016 - and Newcastle can offer it.

However, Le Parisien claim the opportunity to remain in the French league may sway Sirigu in the direction of Monaco.