Newcastle are interested in bringing Lille's Nigerian forward Victor Osimhen to St James's Park during the January transfer window.
Manager Steve Bruce is set to be handed considerable transfer funds as the Magpies hierarchy plots a major overhaul of players at the struggling Premier League club.
According to the Chronicle, Osimhen's name is on a list of players being drawn up by head of recruitment Steve Nickson as they look to strengthen Bruce's squad over the next couple of transfer windows.
The 20-year-old Nigeria international has already scored an impressive eight goals in 11 matches since joining Lille in the summer from Belgian club Charleroi in a deal worth £10.