Lens teenager Geoffrey Kondogbia is interesting Newcastle United.

The Mirror says the 18-year-old has been one of Ligue 2's outstanding performers this season and Newcastle are one of the clubs being linked with him, according to reports.

Alan Pardew signed four Frenchmen last season and is prepared to take another gamble on the £2million rates defensive midfielder.

However, he will face competition from Roma and Napoli for the France Under-19 international.