Newcastle United 'lining up £12m bid for Bournemouth's Lloyd Kelly'

Newcastle United are reportedly preparing a £12m bid for Bournemouth's Lloyd Kelly.

The Championship defender has been a regular in Scott Parker's team this season, featuring 31 times for the Cherries, scoring one goal in the league as the team pushes for promotion.

Bournemouth are currently second in the table as they attempt to get back to the top flight.

Despite that, according to The Express, Newcastle are lining up a £12m bid to sign Kelly in the summer transfer market.

The potential move could see him reunite with current Magpies boss Eddie Howe, who was the person responsible for signing him to Bournemouth back in 2019.

The defender is high on his personal list of transfer targets as the club begins to prepare for next season after steering away from the relegation zone.