Real Betis defender Aissa Mandi is interesting Newcastle United.

With just over a year to run on his Betis deal, talks have stalled over a new contract, reports AS.

Newcastle have been watching developments closely and are ready to move for the Algeria international.

For their part, given negotiations are at a standstill, Betis would be prepared to sell Mandi for the right price.

Mandi, primarily a fullback, has been with Betis for four years, having played his entire career before then with Reims.