Newcastle United have Crystal Palace fullback Nathaniel Clyne on standby.
Lille defender Mathieu Debuchy remains Newcastle's top right-back target for the summer market.
However, The Journal says in case the move falls through they have sounded out alternatives, having made enquiries about Clyne of Crystal Palace.
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