Journalist Ben Jacobs reports that Leicester City and Birmingham City lead a six-club race for Newcastle United defender Jamaal Lascelles. The winter transfer window closes tonight. This sudden interest comes as the veteran centre-back enters the final months of his contract this summer.

He has played for the Magpies for over a decade. Now, the 32-year-old is at a major turning point after losing his spot in the lineup under Eddie Howe.

The report suggests several Championship teams want his experience. They think he can help their push for promotion or their fight to stay in the league. So, Newcastle United seem ready to let their former captain leave before the deadline.

Jamaal Lascelles is having a tough 2025/26 season. He has only played 19 minutes of Premier League football in two short appearances off the bench. These brief games against Arsenal and Bournemouth show how hard things have been for him. Muscle injuries have kept him off the pitch for most of the year.

Since recovering from a bad knee injury in early 2025, the Englishman has struggled to break back into the starting defence at St James’ Park. He is still a leader in the dressing...