Newcastle United have reportedly opened talks to sign Lyon striker Myziane Maolida.
Newcastle United have reportedly made contact with Lyon over their highly-rated centre-forward Myziane Maolida.
According to L’Equipe, the Magpies have begun discussions with the French club for the 19-year-old and it’s believed he is valued at around £7.1million.
The report adds that Rafael Benitez’s side will have to fend off interest from Spanish duo Real Betis and Sevilla to sign him.
It is understood that Lyon’s recent capture of Tottenham’s Reo Griffiths could play a part in Maolida potentially leaving the Ligue 1 outfit, as he searches for more regular football.
Newcastle have turned to a new target in their search for a striker and have landed on a France Under-19 international that is tipped for big things.
According to Sky Sports, the club’s pursuit of West Brom attacker Salomon Rondon has temporarily stalled with the two teams struggling to reach an agreement.
Maolida broke into the senior team at Lyon last season and made 22 first-team appearances in his debut campaign.
He is a centre-forward with great pace and power, while he managed to chip in with three goals last season across all competitions.
Newcastle supporters are crying out for a proven centre-forward to light up St James’ Park next season, but the latest target is a talent with just one league goal under his belt.
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