Manchester United and Newcastle are reportedly eyeing a summer transfer for Rennes left back Faitout Maouassa.
The versatile left back had impressed for Rennes this season before the coronavirus pandemic halted play, helping guide his side to third in Ligue 1 with 10 matches remaining.
And according to L'Equipe, United and Newcastle are competing for the signature of Maouassa with both sides tracking his progress ahead of a potential summer move.
Faitout Maouassa has shone this season, helping guide Rennes to third place in Ligue 1
The Magpies, who are on the brink of a huge £300million Saudi-led takeover, made a £7m offer for the star in the winter but a move failed to come to fruition.