Newcastle are readying a move for West Ham defender Issa Diop.
A new centre-back is high on Newcastle's wish list and L'Equipe says that 24-year-old Diop is being closely monitored ahead of a potential switch.
The report adds that a bid of between €10m (£8.3m) and €12m (£10m) is expected 'in the coming hours' to test the resolve of those at the London Stadium.
It seems unlikely that West Ham would sell Diop without a replacement lined up, as the Frenchman is currently one of just two fit senior centre-backs in David Moyes's squad along with Craig Dawson.
Angelo Ogbonna has been ruled out for the season with an anterior cruciate ligament injury, while Kurt Zouma is not expected to return to fitness until at least the end of the month following a hamstring issue.
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