Newcastle United are serious about landing St Etienne striker Bafe Gomis.
Newcastle director of football Dennis Wise, vice-president Tony Jimenez and technical co-ordinator Jeff Vetere have travelled twice to France to see Gomis, who was a surprise addition to the French squad, ahead of David Trezeguet.
Since then, manager Kevin Keegan and his assistant Terry McDermott have also had a look at the striker.