Source: Daily_Mail
Newcastle boss Chris Hughton eyes Toulouse defender Albin Ebondo and Torino's Raffaele Maiorano
Free agent: Ebondo would not cost the Magpies a fee[LNB]Newcastle United are leading the race to sign Toulouse defender Albin Ebondo and Torino starlet Raffaele Maiorano. [LNB]Chris Hughton has been told he will have to wheel and deal this summer with the cash-strapped Toon Army and free agent Ebondo firmly fits the bill.[LNB] The 26-year-old saw a move to St James' Park collapse 16 months ago and is now also reportedly receiving interest from West Bromwich Albion and Stoke City. [LNB]Newcastle also face competition for Torino youth academy forward Maiorano, who has also been linked with West Ham United, West Brom and Cardiff City. [LNB]Juventus, Roma and Siena are also interested in the 18-year-old, but his agent admits a move to the Barclays Premier League is the preferred option. [LNB]Massimo Vrenna, the representative, said: 'Maiorano is a diamond waiting for a big leap. We will try to take him to England, where many clubs have already shown they want him to play in the Premier League.' [LNB] Coloccini stunned after Argentina boss Maradona drops Newcastle defenderTHE LIST: Top 50 managerial quotes of all time Nos 20-11Newcastle can thrive in the big time despite constraints, says HughtonHughton confident of summer signings despite owner Ashley's Toon warning[LNB]
