Newcastle United are advancing talks with Lille for defender Sven Botman after sporting director Dan Ashworth watched him in action at the weekend.
Ashworth was in the stands at Parc-Y-Scarlets in Llanelli as Botman played the first half of Holland U21s' 1-0 win over Wales.
Ashworth's son, West Brom full-back Zac, was in Wales' squad but didn't play.
Newcastle have offered around £32m for Botman and hope to conclude talks this week and finalise agreement with Reims' striker Hugo Ekitike.
The Toon have offered around £32m for the Dutchman and hope to conclude talks this week
The French side are pushing for £34m for the 22-year-old Holland international who also has interest from AC Milan.