Newcastle United are interested in Southampton captain James Ward-Prowse.

The Independent says Ward-Prowse, who scored a personal best of 10 in the Premier League last campaign, is on Newcastle's radar.

The England international is only 27-years-old and arguably playing the best football of his life, while Newcastle want to build a team capable of competing for Europe.

Ward-Prowse is under contract at Saints until 2026 after signing a five-year deal last summer, in order to ward off interest from Aston Villa.

The Midlands side had a £25million offer rejected by the St Mary's hierarchy.