Newcastle United are readying a bid for Zenit St Petersburg star Sardar Azmoun.
With his contract to expire at the end of the Russian Premier League season, Azmoun has resisted attempts by Zenit to open talks about a new deal.
As such, reports Sky Sports, Newcastle spy a chance to prise Azmoun away from St Petersburg in January.
Azmoun has been playing for Zenit since 2019 and this season the 26-year-old Iranian has scored 10 goals in 21 matches.
Newcastle won't get a clear run at Azmoun, with Lyon also keen.
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