English Premier League side Newcastle United are planning to swoop for Ghana international Emmanuel Agyeman Badu.

The Udinese enforcer is reported on be on the radar of the Tyneside club with manager Alan Pardew believed to be a huge admirer for the diminutive midfielder.

Badu struggled for first team action due to stringent laws for foreign players and the availability of other top midfielders in the club.

The Magpies want to test the resolve of the Italian giant to keep the player by slapping in a huge bid for his signature.

The ex-Asante Kotoko player has insisted he’ll stay put with the club next season and fight to break into the starting XI.