Newcastle are trying to offload out-of-favour striker Dwight Gayle to a Championship club in January ahead of the first transfer window under their new Saudi owners.
The 32-year-old has fallen well down the pecking order at St James' Park, and Eddie Howe reportedly wants to loan him out in January to free up space for new signings.
The Sun report that both West Brom - where he previously enjoyed a successful loan spell in 2018-19 - and Nottingham Forest are interested, but wages could be a sticking point.
It is claimed Gayle is currently on a huge £40,000 a week at Newcastle, despite playing just 21 minutes of Premier League football so far this season.