Habib Diallo is reportedly wanted by Newcastle United and Leicester City.
It has been reported that Metz want a transfer fee of £7 million in order to part company with the 24-year-old forward in January.
The report has claimed that Leicester have been paying “close attention” to the Senegal international forward.
Newcastle have also been receiving reports on Diallo from Metz for the past two games, according to the report.
Stats
According to WhoScored, Diallo has made 12 appearances in Ligue 1 for Metz so far this season, scoring eight goals in the process.
The forward scored 26 goals in Ligue 2 for his club during the 2018-19 campaign, according to The Express.
Premier League season
Leicester are fourth in the Premier League table at the moment with 20 points from 10 matches.
As for Newcastle, Steve Bruce’s side currently find themselves 15th in the standings with 12 points from 11 games.
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