Real Betis midfielder Achille Emana is interesting Newcastle United.
The Cameroon international is on the radar of Toon boss Alan Pardew.
Emana, who has previously played in France with Toulouse, is believed to be keen on trying his luck in England.
Everton, Tottenham, Birmingham, West Ham and Wigan have all watched him in recent weeks but it is understood Newcastle are trying to strike a deal.
Betis value him at 7million, which is higher than Newcastle are believed be willing to bid as they want to try and take him for 4.5million.