Newcastle United to bid for Aleksandar Mitrovic

Newcastle United will look to bring in Serbian international and Anderlecht striker Aleksandar Mitrovic during the summer transfer window.

The talented youngster was in top form the Jupiler league side last season, as he notched up 27 goals in all competitions.

According to Belgian daily Het Laatste Nieuws, the Magpies are planning £12.8m for the 20-year-old, who is believed to have attracted interest from the likes of Swansea City and Portuguese outfit Benfica in recent weeks.

Mitrovic joined Anderlecht from Partizan Belgrade in 2013.