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title: "Newcastle make bid for Brazilian star"
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author: "Ste Hoare"
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published: "2018-06-06T15:14:08Z"
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# Newcastle make bid for Brazilian star

Newcastle United have made a bid for Lille star Thiago Maia, according to [reports](https://le10sport.com/football/mercato/exclu-mercato-losc-un-club-anglais-degaine-une-offre-pour-thiago-maia-380649).

Lille had a very disappointing season, barely managing to escape relegation from Ligue 1 and as such, they are keen to keep hold of their best players. Therefore, they’ve reportedly knocked back Newcastle’s bid.

The Magpies have apparently been keeping tabs on the 21-year-old for some time and they are expected to go back in with a new bid in an attempt to force Lille’s hand.

![Ricardo Nogueira/Getty Images Sport](https://media.readnewcastle.com/readnewcastle/sites/20/2018/06/686091482.jpg)

The defensive midfielder played 34 Ligue games for Lille last year and is a key member of their first team, so Newcastle might need to increase their bid significantly if they want to get their man.

The Brazilian U23 international won a gold medal at the 2016 Olympics and at the time, he was linked to a number of sides across Europe, but Lille swooped in to secure a deal to sign him.