Newcastle are now clear favourites to land free agent Tosin Adarabioyo this summer.
Mail Sport understands the Fulham defender values the ambition of the club and has been impressed by the project presented to him.
Talks have taken place over the past week and, while there remains interest from elsewhere, sources have indicated that Newcastle is now his most likely destination with a deal close.
Adarabioyo, 26, is said to see the value in working with a coach like Eddie Howe, who has brought about vast improvement in almost every player under his care on Tyneside.
He would also arrive as a likely starter ahead of next season, given the long-term knee injuries of centre-backs Sven Botman and Jamaal Lascelles.