By Fraser Fletcher, Transfer Correspondent

20th Feb, 2023 | 11:27am

Sources: Newcastle and Wolves in hunt to sign Alejandro Grimaldo on summer free

Newcastle United and Wolves have joined Real Madrid and Leeds United in the hunt to sign Benfica’s Alejandro Grimaldo in the summer, sources have told Football Insider.

Grimaldo will be available for free at the end of the season when his contract expires and is being tracked by the Spanish giants.

It is believed that a move to England is not off the cards for the 27-year-old and both Newcastle and Wolves are believed to be interested.

This comes after Football Insider revealed last week that Leeds are keeping tabs on Grimaldo as they eye up a new left-back signing.

The Spaniard has made 37 appearances for Benfica so far this season and has scored five goals and provided eight assists in those outings.

Grimaldo joined the Portuguese club from Barcelona’s youth side in 2016 and has made 286 appearances but could now leave for free at the end of the season.

Newcastle are in the market for reinforcements this summer as they continue their impressive rebuild under new Saudi ownership.

On 14 February, Football Insider reported that the Magpies will bolster their squad with a number of top quality signings in the summer if they qualify for Europe next season.

Their current left-back options include Matt Targett and Jamal Lewis.

Wolves are currently three points clear of the relegation zone and will be keen to add reinforcements in the summer if they remain in the English top flight.

Julen Lopetegui currently has Rayan Ait-Nouri, Jonny Otto and youngster Hugo Bueno as his options at left-back.

In other news, according to sources, Newcastle United have made Fulham star Antonee Robinson a top target amid Man City interest.