Newcastle United are chasing Sunderland goalkeeper Jordan Pickford.
The Sun says promoted Toon have made a shock raid for Pickford.
The England keeper is a top target for Rafa Benitez ahead of Toon's Premier League return.
Black Cats boss David Moyes is resigned to losing rising star Pickford, whose displays for the doomed Wearsiders have attracted interest from Everton, Manchester City, Arsenal and West Ham.
The Toffees looked in pole position to agree a deal but Newcastle are now in the running as they are prepared to offer the 23-year-old — who is from Washington in the North East — a long-term contract and £75,000 a week.