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Real Betis are eyeing a move for Newcastle United defender Federico Fernandez.

Betis sports chief Antonio Cordon is shopping in England for a new centre-half as they prepare to lose Aissa Mandi with his deal to expire at the end of next month.

AS says Fernandez is on Cordon's shortlist, along with West Ham United stopper Fabian Balbuena. Like Argentine Fernandez, Paraguay international Balbuena also comes off contract this summer.

Betis boss Manuel Pellegrini is eager to add an experienced centre-half to his squad to replace Mandi. The former Hammers manager is a fan of Balbuena and also is aware of Fernandez, having followed the defender's career in England. The 32 year-old has been with the Magpies since 2018.

While eager to add experience to their defensive options, Cordon also won't shut the door on a younger bargain.

As such, Cordon has Real Madrid Castilla stopper Victor Chust also on his radar.

- updated June 1