West Ham ‘set to drop interest in Burnley’s James Tarkowski as they expect him to join Newcastle’

West Ham ‘set to drop interest in Burnley’s James Tarkowski this summer as they expect him to join Newcastle… who can offer 29-year-old centre back a big salary rise’

• West Ham targeted James Tarkowski back in 2020 but did not land their man 
• Yet the 29-year-old centre back is out of contract at Burnley after this season 
• However, the Hammers expect him to join Newcastle United this summer 
• The Magpies can offer Tarkowski an increase on his £50,000-a-week salary  

By Kieran Jackson For Mailonline

Published: 07:58 BST, 14 May 2022 | Updated: 07:59 BST, 14 May 2022