RB Leipzig rival Newcastle for Celtic defender Ajer | OneFootball

Newcastle United face competition for Celtic defender Kristoffer Ajer.

The Evening Chronicle says RB Leipzig are considering a move for Newcastle target Ajer.

But the Norwegian international is believed to be second choice for the Bundesliga side, and they will only follow up their interest if they don't sign Wolfsburg's Maxence Lacroix.

Reports this weekend say Ajer is now on Leipzig's radar after a series of impressive performances for Celtic, with Newcastle United also keen on the 23-year-old.

Magpies scouts have followed the defender's progress and, with one year remaining on his contract at Celtic Park, he is expected to move on this summer.

Bayer Leverkusen are another side with interest in Ajer, but Newcastle are hoping to strike a deal of around £6-8million for the highly-rated Norway international.