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title: "Newcastle register Sirigu interest"
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language: "en-GB"
author: "David O'Neill"
section: "Newcastle United News"
published: "2015-11-17T18:45:50Z"
modified: "2015-11-17T18:52:11Z"
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# Newcastle register Sirigu interest

Newcastle United are set to rival Aston Villa for the January signing of Paris Saint Germain goalkeeper Salvatore Sirigu, according to French outlet [Le10 Sport.](https://www.le10sport.com/football/mercato/mercato-psg-deux-nouvelles-pistes-en-angleterre-pour-sirigu-210845)

Sirigu has found himself playing second fiddle to Kevin Trapp for Laurent Blanc’s side this season – and The Parisians have reportedly told the 28-year-old that he is free to leave the Parc des Princes should he receive a suitable offer

Newcastle have been linked with a wide range of goalkeepers since the club’s No 1 Tim Krul suffered a season ending cruciate knee-ligament injury whilst on international duty with the Netherlands in October.

United’s third-choice goalkeeper Rob Elliot has deputised admirably between the sticks following Krul’s injury. However, the Irishman’s ongoing thigh-issue, alongside second-choice stopper Karl Darlow’s injury problems, means that Steve McClaren could explore the option of bringing in another keeper during the January window.

![Claudio Villa/Getty Images Sport](https://media.readnewcastle.com/readnewcastle/sites/20/2015/11/467410152.jpg)

Sirigu has made 178 appearances for PSG since joining the Ligue 1 giants from Palermo in 2011 – and the 6ft 4in stopper would present Newcastle with a top quality candidate to ease their troublesome goalkeeping predicament.

The Magpies could face further competition for Sirigu’s services, with Serie A side AC Milan also believed to be amongst the frontrunners for the Italian international’s signature.