Newcastle are reportedly interested in signing Monaco's French international defender Djibril Sidibe.
Steve Bruce's side are amongst a host of clubs interested in acquiring the services of the 28-year-old in January.
According to Foot Mercato, the Magpies have made contact with the Ligue 1 club over a move for the right-back and have made inquiries regarding his situation in France.
French giants Marseille are also interested in a deal for Sidibe who was part of the France squad which won the World Cup in 2018.