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title: "Newcastle considering move for World Cup star"
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author: "Sam Brown"
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published: "2018-07-23T14:00:04Z"
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# Newcastle considering move for World Cup star

Newcastle are said to be considering making a move for Swiss centre-half Fabian Schär from La Liga outfit Deportivo La Coruña, [according to the Chronicle.](https://www.chroniclelive.co.uk/sport/football/transfer-news/newcastle-united-consider-move-world-14939984)

The 26-year-old featured in all three of Switzerland’s World Cup group stage matches, but was omitted from the starting lineup in his nation’s Round of 16 exit to Sweden.

![Charles McQuillan/Getty Images Sport](https://media.readnewcastle.com/readnewcastle/sites/20/2018/07/872256022.jpg)

Schär began his career at FC Wil in Switzerland, before making the move to FC Basel aged 21. A further move to Hoffenheim followed in 2015, before a switch last summer saw the defender land in north-western Spain.

Fairly well travelled for a man of his age, Schär could be on the move again. Currently on holiday after the World Cup, the Chronicle report the 6 ft 1 in centre back has a £3 million release clause in his contract that manager Rafael Benitez may choose to activate.

With funds said to once again be limited for the Magpies, Schär may prove to be a low-cost high-reward option in the transfer market.