Olympique Marseille midfielder Morgan Sanson is being linked with a move to Newcastle United.

Le 10 Sport says Marseille's transfers adviser Paul Aldridge is in contact with Newcastle about offering them the midfielder.

And with the Magpies on the brink of a £300m takeover, the new owners will have the spending power to sign Sanson.

West Ham and Everton have also been offered Sanson, with the Irons failing with a firm attempt in January.

However, Newcastle are now regarded as favourites courtesy of their incoming owners.