Newcastle United are in contact with Leicester centre-back Wesley Fofana about a January transfer.
The Toon are planning to spend big in the new year after their Saudi-backed takeover.
And they have got in touch with the 20-year-old's representatives, says RMC Sport.
The Magpies are reportedly expected to make Leicester an offer imminently if they can convince his entourage a move to St James' would be the best thing for his career.
The Foxes signed the Frenchman from Ligue 1 side Saint-Etienne in the summer of 2020.
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