Newcastle United and Wolves had scouts in France on the weekend.
Both Premier League clubs were represented at Bordeaux's 4-0 home defeat by Sochaux.
Toon chief scout Graham Carr has been active in the French transfer market since the New Year.
Alou Diarra (Bordeaux), Wendel (Bordeaux) and Marvin Martin (Sochaux) have all been linked with moves to England this year.