Newcastle in talks with Manchester City for Nico Gonzalez | OneFootball

Newcastle United are in discussions with Manchester City over a potential deal for midfielder Nico Gonzalez, according to The Athletic.

Talks between the two Premier League clubs are at a preliminary stage, but the 24-year-old ‘mini Rodri‘ has emerged as a leading candidate in Newcastle’s search for midfield reinforcements.

The Magpies are working to determine the financial framework required to negotiate a transfer for the former Barcelona and Porto midfielder.

Gonzalez, who joined City from FC Porto in early 2025, boasts elite footballing pedigree.

Developed through Barcelona’s famed La Masia academy, the Spaniard offers ball-carrying ability and outstanding distribution.

He has served as Rodri’s understudy for much of his time at City, although he featured a lot last season due to his compatriot’s niggling injury issues.

However, despite Rodri’s departure, Gonzalez still faces an uphill task in securing regular game time.

Newcastle believe they can lure Gonzalez away by offering him a key role at St James’ Park under new manager Matthias Jaissle.

The Magpies are considering Gonzalez alongside other primary targets as they look to make a late splurge in the transfer window after recently announcing the arrival of Amar Dedic.

If negotiations progress positively, the Magpies could move quickly to submit a formal opening offer for Gonzalez.

Newcastle have also been linked with Nicolas Seiwald and Lucas Bergvall.

Seiwald has previously played under Jaissle and represents a more feasible option than Bergvall, .