Newcastle have been linked with a move for Lille midfielder Boubakary Soumare this summer.
As per Football Insider, they are in pole position to sign the midfielder for a knockdown fee.
The Premier League outfit have done their groundwork on the midfielder and Steve Nickson thinks Soumare can succeed in English football.
Apparently, Ligue 1’s premature ending has cost the club financially and they could be forced to sell some players to recoup that money.
Newcastle tried to sign Soumare earlier this season as well and they had a bid accepted as well.