Newcastle United transfer target Jan Ziółkowski

Jan Ziółkowski is slowly emerging as a possible target for Newcastle United, having seen his game time dry up at AS Roma.

The Polish defender has featured for only 40 minutes since February, despite having done well regularly before that. He’s played 14 times in Serie A, featuring a total of eight times in the Europa League as well.

At one point, it felt like he was winning over Gian Piero Gasperini Ziółkowski took a while to adjust but he soon slotted in well to the Italian’s trademark back three.

His situation is now attracting attention from Newcastle United, who have already sent officials to keep an eye on the centre-back.

Newcastle United transfer interest ahead of summer

Sport.pl report that if the 20-year-old’s situation doesn’t change, there is every chance he can leave Roma in the summer.

The outlet note how well he has progressed this season, despite few expecting him to make a mark. He impressed quite a bit when Evan Ndicka was at the African Cup of Nations but game time didn’t prove to be temporary at that point. Even with the Ivorian, the youngster did enough to win over...