Newcastle are interested in Lyon midfielder Houssem Aouar.

La Repubblica says Newcastle are a potential candidate for Aouar.

The Frenchman is out of contract at Lyon at the end of the season, and although AC Milan are interested, the report adds that there are 'no shortage of offers' from England.

The 24-year-old will be available for a cut-price deal in January, or is free to negotiate a pre-contract agreement with a non-French club in the winter transfer window.