OPINION
Newcastle United manager Rafa Benitez is reportedly looking for a central defender to join the club next season as they prepare for life back in the Premier League.
The Mirror have claimed that the Magpies are on the verge of signing Eibar defender Florian Lejeune this summer.
The Frenchman enjoyed a wonderful campaign in La Liga as he helped the Basque side to almost qualify for the Europa League for the first time in the club’s history.
La Liga witnessed some outstanding defensive performances last season and the Magpies should continue to keep close tabs on the Spanish league in order to recruit the best talent.
Benitez spent a lot of his managerial career working in Spain so he should be aware that there are several fantastic central defenders who could perform well on the Premier League stage.
This is Futbol takes a look a three more La Liga central defenders who Newcastle should sign this summer in order to comfortably maintain their Premier League status and even achieve a top-eight finish.
Here are the solid defensive trio, including a three-time Champions League winner: