NEWCASTLE are considering a transfer for winger Pepe, according to reports.
The Magpies want to add quality to their team to help them push into the top-half of the Premier League table next season.
And the club's new Saudi-backed owners are prepared to let manager Eddie Howe splash the cash this summer in order to achieve this goal.
According to journalist Jeremias Wernek, Newcastle have identified the 25-year-old Porto winger as a target and are planning to make an offer for him.
However, Porto, who won the Primeira Liga last season, have already been raided once by a Premier League club this summer.
Midfielder Fabio Viera joined Arsenal for a fee £34million last week, and Porto may now be reluctant to allow another piece of their team to leave.
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Pepe scored six goals and registered six assists in all competitions last season as he fought his way into a starting role as the season progressed.
Any potential transfer to super rich Newcastle is likely to be endorsed by the Brazilian's former club Gremio.
The Brazilian second-tier side, who have seen Brazil legends such as Ronaldinho and Renato Gaucho play for them, have a 12.5 per cent sell-on clause in place for him.
Pepe is yet to make an appearance for the senior national team but has represented the Under 21 side on six occasions, scoring three times.
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Newcastle have already completed the signings of Aston Villa loanee Matt Targett on a permanent deal and Burnley goalkeeper Nick Pope for a combined £25m.
They have also reportedly struck a £39m deal for Lille defender Sven Botman, while Armando Broja and a shock move for Neymar are also on the cards for summer arrivals.
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