Olympique Marseille striker Michy Batshuayi is wanted by Newcastle United.

The People says the 22-year-old Belgian striker is attracting attention from clubs across Europe - including North London rivals Arsenal and Tottenham - after scoring nine goals for in just 16 Ligue 1 and Europa League games so far this season.

Boss Steve McClaren has told owner Mike Ashley he needs additional firepower to boost Newcastle's season - and top scout Graham Carr is believed to have watched Batshuayi recently.

But Marseille don't want to lose the exciting youngster and are said to have slapped a staggering £35m valuation on the star to ward off clubs circling Batshuayi.