Real Mallorca midfielder Jonathan de Guzman is attracting Premier League interest.
Marca says Birmingham City, Newcastle United and Sunderland are all keen on the Holland international.
De Guzman moved to Mallorca last summer from Feyenoord.
Manchester City tried for him last January, but received short shrift from his Dutch employers.
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