Newcastle United 'leading the race for Real Madrid's Rodrygo Goes'

Real Madrid forward Rodrygo Goes has reportedly emerged as a summer transfer target for Newcastle United.

Despite his continued promise, the Brazilian has remained no more than a squad member at the Santiago Bernabeu, making 16 starts and 19 substitute appearances this season.

The 21-year-old still has a contract at the Bernabeu until 2025, a scenario which gives Rodrygo some freedom when it comes to making a decision on his future.

However, according to Sport, Rodrygo is regarded as dispensable, particularly if Kylian Mbappe and Erling Braut Haaland make their way to Los Blancos.

The report claims that Newcastle have been monitoring the situation, something which has not gone unnoticed at Real as they look to generate the biggest transfer fee possible.

The Magpies are allegedly willing to pay €40m (£33.7m) for Rodrygo, lower than the fee that the Spanish giants paid Santos in 2018.