Newcastle are interested in Ao Tanaka, according to Team Talk, and Tanaka desires to stay in England if he leaves this summer.

Newcastle United, Everton, and Manchester United are among several Premier League clubs that may be interested in signing Leeds United's midfielder Ao Tanaka. The Japan international is reportedly receptive to a transfer to secure more regular playing time, and Leeds had been willing to sell him for a fee of around £15 million. However, following a recent impressive performance, the club is now reconsidering a transfer and is considering offering him a new contract.