Rennes centre back Abdelhamid Ait Boudlal has been scouted by Newcastle United.
The Daily Mail says Toon scouts have been impressed by the Morocco U20 international.
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The 19 year-old spent the second half of last season on loan at Ligue 2 Amiens.
Boudlal is yet to make his debut for Rennes, but is regarded highly inside French football.
The defender's deal with Rennes runs to 2028.