According to French outlet le10sport, Newcastle United are interested in signing Villarreal striker Karl Toko-Ekambi this month, but they face competition from West Ham United and French giants Lyon.
The La Liga outfit are ready to sell the Cameroon international for nothing less than £21 million, and have already knocked back a £12 million offer from Lyon.
Newcastle are badly in need of a striker given their current struggles in front of goal, and Ekambi could be a fine addition to the team.
The 27-year-old has six goals and two assists in 11 league starts for Villarreal this term, and has been a consistent goalscorer in recent seasons.