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title: "Newcastle join Southampton in race for La Liga defender"
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# Newcastle join Southampton in race for La Liga defender

Newcastle United are being linked with a move for Deportivo Alaves centre-back Zouhair Feddal.

According to a report in the [Daily Mail](https://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/article-4699080/Southampton-eyeing-bargain-Zou-Feddal.html), the Magpies are weighing up a cut-price deal for the experienced defender.

Feddal has a buyout clause of just £2.6m in his contract and is attracting interest from a number of clubs Both Real Betis and [Valencia](https://readlaliga.com/) are reportedly keen to land the 28-year-old, whilst new Southampton boss Mauricio Pellegrino is also interested in reuniting with the player at St. Mary’s.

![Denis Doyle/Getty Images Sport](https://media.readnewcastle.com/readnewcastle/sites/20/2017/07/663812334.jpg)

Under Pellegrino last term, Feddal enjoyed a successful campaign. He played a part in helping Alaves to a 9th place finish in [La Liga](https://readlaliga.com/), while also helping them to a Copa del Rey final. He scored two goals in 33 appearances for the Spanish outfit.

Newcastle have been linked with a number of centre backs already this summer so time will tell if a move for Feddal materialises.