Newcastle United are interested in the signing of a new central defender. Though there is hope that Newcastle will be able to develop Lloyd Kelly into a better player after sealing a free transfer from Bournemouth, the backline remains an issue. Indeed, Eddie Howe pointed to the drop-off in his team’s defending upon the culmination of last season, with there having been an alarming dip in standards. Newcastle conceded 29 more goals last season than they did during the 2022-23 campaign and will be without the services of Sven Botman and Jamaal Lascelles for the foreseeable future due to long-te…