Newcastle United winger Christian Atsu is attracting Championshup interest.

The Mirror says Nottingham Forest and Watford are lining up moves for Newcastle's Atsu.

The winger has only made one appearance for the club this season — a cameo in the Carabao Cup — and hasn't been included in any of Steve Bruce's matchday squads.

He is now in the final year of his contract at St James' Park and the club are more than happy for him to go as he doesn't figure in his manager's long-term plans.

Forest and Watford are both interested and want to lure him to the Championship to join their respective bids for promotion.