Guingamp midfielder Clement Grenier is attracting Premier League interest.
L'Equipe says Newcastle are one of three English clubs in the race to sign Grenier.
Everton and Fulham are also said to be interested in the 27-year-old and Guingamp manager Antoine Koumbare has confirmed he is set to leave the club.
Grenier is not being risked in pre-season friendlies so the move can materialise.