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YOU WONT BELIEVE: Newcastle step up duvan zapata transfer approach and striker wants to join claim reports - You Need To See This

Newcastle United are expected to step up their pursuit of Atalanta striker Duvan Zapata.

According to the latest reports, the Colombian striker is keen on a move to St James' Park, but the Serie A side turned down the Magpies first approach.

Eddie Howe's side are hoping to loan the striker until the end of the season, with a view to making the deal a permanent one, but Atalanta rejected the loan bid, which had a £22million option to buy.

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