Rennes defender Sega Coulibaly is attracting Premier League interest.
The Daily Express says Liverpool and Newcastle United are eyeing Coulibaly.
Brendan Rodgers and Alan Pardew have their scouts watching 18-year-old Coulibaly who is also attracting interest from Fiorentina and Sevilla.
The Magpies are thought to be particularly keen as they have sent Steve Nickson to watch him in action.
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