Leicester City and Brentford are interested in signing Newcastle defender Matt Targett

Newcastle United defender Matt Targett has been linked with a move away from the club in recent months, and the likes of Leicester City and Brentford are keen on him.

According to a press report Alan NixonThe player became available this month and it will be interesting to see if he can secure a move before the January window closes.

The 29-year-old is struggling for regular playing time at Newcastle and needs to leave in search of regular playing time. If Leicester City and Brentford are willing to offer him big opportunities, he should look to join them this month.

Newcastle paid £15m for the defender They will be looking to recover most of it. It remains to be seen how the situation develops. It was Linked to exit at the start of the season also.

Lewis Hall is currently the club’s first-choice left-back and Targett is unlikely to get regular playing time during the second half of the season. It would be ideal for him to join another club.

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Targett could be a useful addition

Leicester could certainly use defensive reinforcements. The Foxes looked weak in defense and they will be desperate to stay in the Premier League. They need to tighten up their defense and the 29-year-old Newcastle defender could be a useful acquisition.

It will help them improve in defense and perform well during the second half of the season.

Likewise, Brentford could use defensive reinforcements as well. They have had several injury problems this season and Targett could be a useful player for them.

It will be interesting to see whether the two clubs decide to step up their pursuit with a formal bid for the Newcastle defender in the coming weeks.