Newcastle are concentrating efforts on Lille defender Sven Botman after agreeing to sign Matt Targett from Aston Villa in a £15m deal.
Newcastle face competition from AC Milan for Dutch centre-back Botman who is valued at £30m.
Earlier this week, Botman revealed he intends to leave Lille this summer confirmed both clubs are interested in signing him.
Shortly after becoming the richest club in world football, Eddie Howe 's side were heavily interested in Botman and made bids in the region of £32million during the January transfer window.