According to Team Talk, it was understood that Newcastle United watched Tomas Araujo last month. The player signed a new four-and-a-half-year contract with Benfica last month. The contract contains a release clause set at €80m (£68m, $90m).

Newcastle is also in the race to sign Tomas Araujo from Benfica. Competing against Crystal Palace and Chelsea, Newcastle may have more to offer the player in terms of meeting his salary demands.

Newcastle are reportedly interested in Tomas Araujo, who has a €100m (£83m/$106m) release clause. Chelsea are also in the race among other clubs.