Five Fabian Schar alternatives Newcastle could target in the summer if he leaves at end of contract

Newcastle United are set to hold contract talks over the future of Fabian Schar. The 30-year-old is out of contract at the end of the season having agreed a one-year extension last term.

This has come off the back of Schar's recent up-turn in form, where he has helped the Magpies to five victories in their last six matches, scoring in the 2-1 win over Brighton & Hove Albion. His partnership with Dan Burn has been vital as Newcastle have moved out of the relegation zone and up to 14th in the Premier League table.

The Swiss international has featured in all but one of the Magpies' league games since Eddie Howe was appointed in November after being frozen out by Steve Bruce. Ironically, the only match Schar didn't start was the 4-0 home defeat against Manchester City.

There's no doubt his impact has been vital in recent weeks and would be a miss if Newcastle decide to leave him leave in the summer. In the meantime, Chronicle Live has taken a look at five alternatives the Magpies could target should Schar depart St James' Park.

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The 25-year-old has been a mainstay in the Everton side following Frank Lampard's appointment as the club's new manager on deadline day. He has started the Toffees last five Premier League games in a back-four alongside Michael Keane, Seamus Coleman and Jonjoe Kenny.

After falling out of favour under Rafael Benitez, Holgate seems to be enjoying and playing his best football with Lampard at the helm and could be an astute addition for the Magpies. However, he still has over three years left on his current contract and Everton might be keen to keep him at Goodison Park.

A talented Paraguayan centre-back, this could be