Report: Roma eye Newcastle United's Georgino Wijnaldum

Georginio Wijnaldum of Newcastle United celebrates as he scores their first goal during the Premier League match against Manchester United at St James' Park on January 12, 2016
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A report claims that Roma will target Newcastle United midfielder Georgino Wijnaldum if Miralem Pjanic leaves the Serie A club this summer.

Roma are reportedly preparing a summer move for Newcastle United midfielder Georgino Wijnaldum.

The Netherlands international, who netted his country's winner in a friendly against Poland on Wednesday night, is widely expected to leave Newcastle this summer following their relegation to the Championship.

Despite his team's struggles during the 2015-16 campaign, Wijnaldum netted 11 Premier League goals and it is understood that he is not short of interest from across Europe.

According to II Massaggero, Roma want the 25-year-old to replace Miralem Pjanic, who continues to be linked with a move to Barcelona.

Wijnaldum penned a five-year contract at St James' Park after joining from PSV Eindhoven last July.

Miralem Pjanic of AS Roma celebrates after scoring the opening goal during the Serie A match between AS Roma and Empoli FC at Stadio Olimpico on October 17, 2015 in Rome, Italy.
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