Newcastle targeting Dutch International midfielder

Newcastle United are targeting Dutch International midfielder Rafael Van Der Vaart. The 30 year old now plays for German Bundesliga club Hamburg SV.

The Magpies recently sold their best midfielder Yohan Cabaye to Ligue 1 champions Paris Saint-Germain and are looking at someone of the similar ilk to take over that role.



Van der Vaart for his part has been one of the star performers for a Hamburg side that is currently occupying last of the automatic relegation spots in the Bundesliga. The North German side is currently on 16 points after 19 games.



Despite that the midfielder has racked up impressive statistics with eight goals and five assists in 18 appearances in all competitions.



Apart from Newcastle a host of other clubs are also keeping an eye on the 109 times capped Netherlands international including Monaco, Galatasaray and AC Milan.