And Sam Allardyce is still in pursuit of his old Bolton defender Tal Ben Haim, to make it a defensive double deal.
Rozenhal Deal On The Table
Rozenhal's French club, Paris-Saint Germain, have revealed that discussions with Newcastle are at an advanced stage and the transfer looks set to be completed by the end of the week.
The 25-year-old Czech Republic international will be Allardyce's second signing following the free transfer of Mark Viduka from Middlesbrough.
PSG sporting director Alain Roche: "The deal is close to being completed. There has been contact between the clubs and a fee between three and four million euros has been agreed.
"It is not quite there but there aren't any problems expected from PSG and we already know that Rozenhal would be very happy with a move to the Premiership with Newcastle United."
Ben Haim was thought to be Allardyce's main defensive priority but Chelsea are tough competition in the battle to sign Ben Haim who is free on Bosman-style transfer from Allardyce's former club Bolton Wanderers.
He was close to moving to Stamford Bridge in January before Allardyce blocked the transfer.
The Magpies could be out-stretching themselves with a move for Manchester United's England international Wes Brown. Sir Alex Ferguson NEVER off-loads top class players to Premiership clubs.
Brown, who has just 12 months left on his contract at Old Trafford, was a target for Glenn Roeder during the January transfer window but Sir Alex wouldn't even talk about any proposed move.