Premier League strugglers Newcastle United are reportedly plotting a big January raid on German champions Bayern Munich for one of their defenders. Newcastle World understands that the Magpies are keen on sign Bayern Munich defender NicklasSule when the winter transfer window reopens in January. Sources close to the club have revealed that the player is open to a move to Newcastle United.

Newcastle United are not the only Premier League team keen on signing German international Sule. Apart from the Magpies, Premier League leaders Chelsea have also been linked with a move for the Bayern Munich defender. Chelsea have doubts over the future of Sule's compatriot Rudiger and the Bayern star could be a direct replacement for Rudiger at Stamford Bridge if the West Londoners are not able to persuade him to stay.

Chelsea are reportedly interested in signing Bayern Munich defender NicklasSule. This is according to the report from The Athletic which revealed that the German international is a top target for Thomas Tuchel at Stamford Bridge.

Thomas Tuchel has performed well since he became Chelsea manager in January as a replacement for club legend Frank Lampard who was a victim of a poor run of results in the Premier League. Lampard was dismissed as the Blues boss and replaced by German tactician Tuchel at the start of the year.