France's Moussa Sissoko is reportedly wanted by Chelsea and Liverpool
That is according to IBTimes, who claim the ace has already given up hope of playing for fellow Premier League side Arsenal but could still leave St James' Park this summer.
Sissoko bagged just four goals for the Magpies last season and earlier this month said he wanted to play Champions League football.
Chelsea are understood to be keen on the player but opportunities in their midfield are seen to be limited due to the presence of a handful of international stars.
And because regular game time (ahead of Euro 2016) remains the Frenchman's priority, Liverpool - who have lost captain Steven Gerrard this summer - are reportedly favourites to sign him.
Chelsea have baulked at Atletico Madrid's £43m valuation of Antoine Griezmann.
The Blues reportedly learned the buy-out clause of Atletico's star striker, who bagged 22 Liga goals last season, and are unwilling to meet it.
It emerged today that Paris Saint-Germain have made an initial £28m offer for the forward, which is likely to be rejected.
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The ex-Newcastle striker left Stamford Bridge last summer for Besiktas but is angling for a return, with West Brom reportedly interested.
"The fans in Turkey are very passionate and create a great atmosphere but it is no secret that the standard of football is of a lower quality than in England," he said.
"The way I left Chelsea was not ideal but that's life.
"I am still young and I believe I have another big move left in my career.
"The Premier League interests me and I am keeping my options open."