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title: "Newcastle lead West Ham in pursuit of Mexico international"
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language: "en-GB"
author: "Luke Osman"
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published: "2018-07-22T19:16:37Z"
modified: "2018-07-22T19:16:37Z"
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# Newcastle lead West Ham in pursuit of Mexico international

Newcastle United and Fenerbahce are believed to be leading West Ham in the race to sign Diego Reyes on a free transfer this summer.

The Mexican international is available for a move ahead of next season after seeing his contract at Porto expire at the end of last month.

This has led a number of clubs to reportedly express an interest, with recent [claims](https://readnewcastle.com/2018/07/19/newcastle-plan-to-pip-fenerbahce-to-the-signing-of-free-agent/) indicating that Premier League duo Newcastle and West Ham were battling for his signature.

However, according to a report from [Turkish news outlet Fanatik](https://www.fanatik.com.tr/2018/07/20/diego-reyes-icin-muthis-kapisma-1385312), it seems Newcastle and Super Lig giants Fenerbahce are in the best positions to tempt Reyes to their respective clubs.

![Richard Rodriguez/Getty Images Sport](https://media.readnewcastle.com/readnewcastle/sites/20/2018/07/938984182.jpg)

Reyes, following his release at Porto, wants to be given assurances over regular first-team football and according to Fanatik, this is something that will not be possible at West Ham.

Manuel Pellegrini has significantly bolstered the Hammers’ defensive options, and competition for first-team places is sure to be stiff.

Newcastle, though, are in a similar position. The Magpies are well-stocked with options at the back and Florian Lejeune and Jamaal Lascelles developed a formidable partnership throughout last season.

Nevertheless, Fanatik indicate that in the race for Mexico international Reyes, Newcastle and Fenerbahce are currently at the front of the queue.