Newcastle And Everton Defensive Target Denies Interest
Vestergaard says he has had no contact from any English clubs.
Werder Bremen centre-back Jannik Vestergaard insists he has not been contacted by either Newcastle United or Everton, despite reports claiming the Barclays Premier League duo were preparing a bid.
The Express carry quotes from the 23-year-old in which he denies having heard of any interest from English clubs, despite The Metro having reported last week that the Magpies were readying a £7 million offer.
The Denmark International has been watched by Magpies scouts over the summer and has also gathered attention from Everton, who are bracing themselves for John Stones potential departure.
Vestergaard is currently valued at around £7 million and reports claim that both sides will compete against each other in order to sign the 6ft 6in centre-back.
But the defender himself said:
"I do not know anything about interest in my services from clubs of England."
He only joined Die Werderaner during the January transfer window but is keen to sign for a Premier League club in order to further his development.
The defender was signed from Hoffenheim for £1.8 million and played 15 times after his move.
A Danish International, Vestergaard featured 15 times since his arrival at Bremen during the turn of the year and scored one goal.
He also captained Denmark throughout the European U21 competition this summer and proved himself as a talented, mature centre-back as well as a natural leader.
Vestergaard also scored in his sides opening game of the tournament against Czech Republic and was a constant threat in the opposition box using his tall frame to his advantage.
Italian media outlet, Tuttomercatoweb report Newcastle have sent scouts to watch Vestergaard in action over the past few months and are now ready to place a bid for the player.
The German domestic season starts again this Sunday and Vestergaard played the full 90 minutes and extra time as Werder Bremen overcame Wurzberger Kickers in their DFB cup-tie last weekend.
Newcastle United are desperate to add some height to their back four as Chancel Mbemba and Fabricio Coloccini evidently struggled against Southampton striker Graziano Pelle during their first Premier League fixture last Sunday.
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