Newcastle are tracking Angers forward Nicolas Pepe, according to reports in France.
The 21-year-old, who can play out wide or through the middle, has had plenty of scouts tracking him this season.
Juventus, Lille, Monaco and Roma __have all had representatives watching the Ivorian ahead of the January transfer window.
However, according to L'Equipe, Newcastle are also providing competition from England for Pepe.
Magpies boss Rafael Benitez is expected to strengthen his squad in January to keep his side's promotion push to the Premier League on track.
Pepe is reportedly one of the names on his shortlist and he could be available for a fee of £9million.