Newcastle United are hoping to close a deal for Nice wing-back Allan Saint-Maximin.

The Sun says Toon have sent a 'friendly' agent to France in the hope of getting a price for Saint-Maximin.

But he might also prove to be too expensive for the Magpies.

Steve Bruce has already seen a £14m offer rejected by the Ligue 1 side.

The Toon gaffer was expected to come back with a fresh bid of £20m, hoping it would be enough for Nice to sanction the deal.