Newcastle United have made an £8million offer for Angers striker Nicolas Pepe.
The 21-year-old, who has three goals in Ligue 1 this season, was also the subject of a £6.5m bid from Premier League club Hull City earlier this week.
Rafa Benitez is still looking to strengthen his Magpies squad as they prepare for an expected return to the top flight next season.
Hull manager Marco Silva, meanwhile, is trying to make sure the Tigers do not drop down and confirmed he is chasing three or four 'quality' players before the deadline passes on Tuesday night.