Aston Villa and Newcastle interested in Jorge Salinas from Racing Santander
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 7, 2026, 6:45 AM
Last updated Aug 7, 2026
Aston Villa and Newcastle United are monitoring defender Jorge Salinas, currently with Racing Santander. The 21-year-old left-back made 33 appearances last season, registering seven assists and helping secure seven clean sheets. With Lucas Digne likely departing Villa, the team seeks reinforcement. Meanwhile, Newcastle's Dan Burn is aging and Lewis Hall faces injury concerns, prompting the need for a new left-back. Salinas has drawn attention from Barcelona and Manchester United, highlighting his potential as a future asset. It remains uncertain whether either club will make a move this summer.
- •Aston Villa and Newcastle are tracking Jorge Salinas.
- •Salinas recorded seven assists and seven clean sheets last season.
- •Villa may lose Lucas Digne, creating a need for a left-back.
- •Newcastle seeks competition for an aging Dan Burn and injury-prone Lewis Hall.
- •Salinas has also attracted interest from Barcelona and Manchester United.
- 6:45 AMYahoo Sports — Aston Villa and Newcastle are tracking Jorge Salinas
"Aston Villa and Newcastle United are keeping tabs on Racing Santander defender Jorge Salinas, according to the Daily Mail.The Villa and Magpies target is a left-back by trade but can also deputise at ...
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