Real Madrid make Luka Jovic transfer decision as Newcastle join five rivals in battle

Real Madrid are prepared to sell Luka Jovic in the summer transfer window and Newcastle United are preparing to battle it out with five other Premier League clubs to sign the striker.

Real Madrid are willing to cut ties with Luka Jovic who has had a disappointing debut season in La Liga and Newcastle United have emerged as one of the front runners for his signature, as they prepare to overhaul their squad this summer with transfer funds from their prospective new owners.

Jovic arrived at the Bernabeu last summer with high expectations placed on the shoulders of the young striker.

However, the 22-year-old has failed miserably to reach these high standards and has only scored two goals in 24 appearances for the club in all competitions.

Real boss Zinedine Zidane's lack of faith in the Serbia international is also clear, as he has only given Jovic one 90 minute appearance in La Liga this campaign.

According to 90min, Real will allow Jovic to leave this summer and claims there are six Premier League clubs interested in his securing his services.

It claims Newcastle and West Ham are currently leading the way, but that Manchester United, Chelsea, Arsenal and Everton, are also interested.

The young striker has plenty of time in his career to rediscover his form and the interested teams are all aware of how deadly in front of goal he was for his former club Eintracht Frankfurt.

During his spell with the German club, he scored 36 goals and provided nine assists in 75 appearances in all competitions.