00:02Newcastle United have reportedly suffered a setback in their attempt to sign Pascal's strike
00:09from Leeds United. A left-footed centre-back comfortable with the ball at his feet playing
00:17out from the back is in high demand. The Dutchman is a rare commodity in the modern game with his
00:24Premier League experience further increasing this season at Leeds. His attractiveness to other clubs
00:31is growing. The 26-year-old completed 90 minutes at Wembley for the first time when Leeds were
00:37eliminated from the FA Cup semi-final by Chelsea recently. Strike has recently been a regular for
00:44Leeds this season starting 30 Premier League matches and the club looks set to retain their
00:51top flight status this year. Newcastle who are unlikely to qualify for European competition now
00:58are targeting defensive reinforcements in the summer with strike among their options. Tottenham Hotspur
01:05and Aston Villa are also reported to be interested in the player as well. However Leeds are determined
01:13to keep the defender at the club. Reports suggest head coach Daniel Farker views strike as central
01:20to the club's plans going forward into next season and plan to try and retain him even beyond the next
01:27campaign.
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