Newcastle United failed with an offer for Lyon striker Myziane Maolida last month.

RMC says Newcastle tabled a cash bid for the 18 year-old forward in January, but it was thrown out by OL.

The France U19 international already boasts his first goal in Ligue 1 and has caught the eye of Toon scouts.

But despite a lucrative offer made, OL president Jean Michel Aulas chose to keep hold of his young protege.