Newcastle are reportedly targeting a £17million move for Barcelona's out-of-favour defender Samuel Umtiti.
France international Umtiti, who was part of the squad which won the 2018 World Cup, has struggled with injuries in recent season and was not a regular under Ronald Koeman.
That situation hasn't changed since Xavi's appointment last month and with the LaLiga club keen to offload his £220,000-a-week wages, The Sun report that the 28-year-old could leave next month and the relegation-threatened Magpies have emerged as an option.
The report adds that Umtiti has long been linked with a move away from the Nou Camp, with Arsenal and Chelsea previously interested.