Newcastle United have swiftly moved on to other targets after falling short in their approach to sign Axel Disasi.

However, the Magpies have opened talks with Joachim Andersen ahead of making a formal bid for the central defender, according to the Here We Go Podcast.

Newcastle retain interest in Joachim Andersen

Andersen has been a player that Newcastle have been monitoring throughout the summer as a defensive solution. The Magpies will address their central defensive issues later this week after finalizing a deal to sign Tino Livramento.

The Magpies will step up their search after Fabian Schar picked up an injury during pre-season. Newcastle appears light in the position, meaning that they will be pressure to find a new player to fill the void.

Newcastle had previously been interested in Disasi, but the defender formalized his move to Chelsea over the weekend.

The Toon could yet face a battle to secure Andersen, as Tottenham also have a long-standing interest in the Danish international.