The Irons are oday being reported as having made an offer for Saint-Etienne full back Kévin Malcuit, but appear to be in competition with Newcastle.
FranceFootball claims both clubs have made offers for the defender – who is in his second season with the French club – ahead of a potential summer switch
Malcuit has played 20 times at right-back this season, with a few appearances across the board when needed – in midfield and on the wing.