Newcastle are keen to land Seydou Doumbia ahead of Everton[GETTY]
As reported by Express Sportlast month, both clubs are keen on signing the 26-year-old this January as Roberto Martinez and Alan Pardew search for more firepower.
Everton are yet to see the best of Romelu Lukaku this season, whilst Newcastle are in dire need of a goalscorer to help them avoid a relegation dogfight.
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However, reports in Russia claim that the Magpies are front-runners for his signature, with Pardew ready to make the former Ivory Coast international a lucrative offer.
Doumbia's current deal expires in 2016, and the Young Boys star is apparently keen to test himself at St James' Park.
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