Journalist Ben Jacobs has dropped an update regarding Newcastle United's reported transfer interest in Brighton & Hove Albion midfielder Moises Caicedo.
The Lowdown: Newcastle's link to Caicedo
The Tyneside club have been linked with a move for the Ecuadorian in recent weeks, as have fellow Premier League sides such as Chelsea and Manchester United.
This interest has led to Brighton reportedly wanting a transfer fee of £70m-£75m to sell their midfield maestro.
With the January transfer window close to opening, some behind-the-scenes details have emerged concerning the situation surrounding the Brighton star and Newcastle's interest in him.
The Latest: Jacobs' update on Caicedo
In a recent Twitter post, Jacobs had this to say regarding Newcastle's link to Caicedo, revealing one man is pushing a deal in the boardroom.
"The Newcastle links do have some substance to them. Dan Ashworth has been pushing Caicedo since joining Newcastle from Brighton as sporting director.
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"But Newcastle have some FFP concerns so may also be put off by the price or wait until summer."