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title: "Newcastle target Argentine defender"
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language: "en-GB"
author: "William Bowden"
section: "Newcastle United News"
published: "2016-01-29T15:05:44Z"
modified: "2016-02-01T09:19:37Z"
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# Newcastle target Argentine defender

Newcastle United are planning a move for Argentina international Lucas Orban. The Valencia left back is thought highly of inside the doors of St. James’ Park, with former Valencia assistant manager Ian Cathro recommending Orban.

![Manuel Queimadelos Alonso/Getty Images Sport](https://media.readnewcastle.com/readnewcastle/sites/20/2016/01/456652558.jpg)

According to the [Daily Mail](https://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/article-3422406/Newcastle-talks-Valencia-loan-deal-left-Lucas-Orban.html), the Magpies face stiff competition from other unnamed Premier League sides.

Newcastle United are currently short on defenders and a six month loan move for the versatile Argentine would suit both clubs. Orban is a natural left-back however he can play at centre-half too.

The left back has only made twelve appearances so far this season, building on his sixteen appearances since joining in 2014 from Bordeaux. The move reportedly cost Valencia £2.5-million.

Orban has made two appearances for Argentina, the last of which coming in March of 2015. Newcastle United have a fellow Argentine on their books in Fabricio Coloccini, which could also aid the left-back in settling in should he move to Tyneside.