Newcastle are 'very close' to signing AS Roma forward Gregoire Defrel in a €15m deal, according to reports from Italy.
The 27-year-old is currently on loan at Serie A rivals Sampdoria, but after a promising start to the campaign, has fallen out of favour in recent weeks after the arrival of Manolo Gabbiadini from Southampton.
According to Corriere dello Sport, Rafa Benitez's side are now pushing to complete a deal for the Frenchman for a fee in the region of €15m.
It is understood Defrel's parent side, Roma, are open to selling the attacking with the Premier League side at the head of the queue.