Newcastle United goalkeeper Tim Krul admits they're chasing PSV Eindhoven fullback Erik Pieters.
Krul knows Pieters from his time with the Holland youth team.
"We are interested," the Magpies goalkeeper told De Telegraaf.
"The coach himself and the assistants have already seen a few matches of PSV and the question now is whether the clubs can work it out.
"Our current left-back Enrique has a contract that expires, however, he won't sign and is interesting many clubs."
Krul admits he would love for Pieters to join him on Tyneside, adding: "Erik is my friend since we played together at the World Championships in Peru in 2005.
"From then we have always kept in touch, regularly send text messages and if possible we get together."
