Newcastle United continues its early moves in preparation for the summer transfer window, having listed Moroccan international Zakaria El Wardi, a Genk player, among the top candidates to strengthen its squad following a season that did not meet the team's ambitions.

The Chronicle newspaper reported that the English club's management is closely monitoring the player, as they are convinced of his potential, especially since he excels as a full-back who combines defensive duties with offensive support.

Al-Wahadi is delivering outstanding performances with his team this season, having scored 11 goals, which has attracted the interest of several English Premier League clubs, including Everton and Crystal Palace.

The Newcastle management believes that the player could be a strong addition to the team, especially in the full-back position, at a time when his value is estimated at around 15 million euros, with his club seeking to increase the financial compensation if competition for his signing intensifies.

This interest reflects Newcastle's orientation towards the Belgian league, in search of young talents capable of providing technical contributions at a reasonable cost.