Newcastle United are interested in Montpellier midfielder Benjamin Stambouli.

The Evening Chronicle says the defensive midfield man has just one year left on his contract at the end of the season and a queue of teams will be looking to cash in on a knockdown fee.

Stambouli is currently valued at £3million but Montpellier could accept less rather than risk losing him on a Bosman transfer in a year's time.

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