Reports are out claiming that Newcastle United remain in the hunt for Lyon striker Alexandre Lacazette.
The People reported that Newcastle chief scout Graham Carr checked on his long-term target Lyon striker Lacazette on Wednesday.
The Toon’s chief scout took in the French side’s 1-1 draw at Belgium’s Gent in the Champions League.
But France star Lacazette has been firing blanks recently and after the Gent game had gone 706 minutes without a goal.
The 24 year old is also wanted by Premier League giants Arsenal and Chelsea.