Newcastle are reportedly preparing a £50million bid for Shakhtar Donetsk winger Mykhaylo Mudryk once the transfer window reopens in January.
The Ukraine international has emerged as one of the most sought-after youngsters in world football and has been likened to PSG superstar Neymar in recent months following his sharp rise.
His man of the match performance in Shakhtar's impressive win over Real Madrid at the Bernabeu last season saw him receive a standing ovation from the home support, further elevating his stock.
And now it's the Magpies who are ready to make the first move in the first year as they look to see off competition from Arsenal, according to The I.