Stoke City Defender Open to Premier League Return Amid Newcastle United Interest

​Newcastle United boss Rafa Benitez is reportedly interested in signing Stoke City defender Erik Pieters, as he looks to shore up his defence. It was understood that Benitez was interested in Pieters during the summer transfer window but a move failed to materialise, with the player instead remaining in the Championship with the recently relegated Potters. Now, the Chronicle are reporting that the Magpies boss will reignite his interest in the January window, with the defender said to be open... Via All the latest breaking football news, transfer rumours, analysis, and match reports - 90min http://www.90min.com/