Newcastle United have slapped a £15m price tag on goalkeeper Tim Krul in an attempt to scare off interested clubs.

Krul has been impressive for Newcastle as the Magpies enjoyed an excellent first half to the season.

Chelsea and Tottenham are both rumoured to be interested in the 23-year-old Dutch stopper.

A Newcastle source told The Sun: "Tim is now widely recognised as one of the best goalkeepers in the Premier League.

"You've got to be talking £15m, maybe more. That's how highly we value him."

Alan Pardew's side are currently seventh in the Premier League.