Newcastle are interested in signing Toulouse defender Christopher Jullien this summer.
Journalist Manu Lonjon claims that Newcastle are planning to battle for Jullien, with Southampton also interested.
Twitter: Newcastle is joining the race for Christopher Jullien ( Toulouse) . Southampton is also intersted https://t.co/EJtktVuRxh (@ManuLonjon)
Toulouse are set to let go of a number of players this summer as they look to reshape their squad over the next few months.
Newcastle are on the lookout for a new central defender, but may have to beat Southampton if they want to secure Jullien this summer.
Jullien is thought to be eying up a move to the Premier League this summer, as he looks to push on in his career.
There have also been reports that Toulouse want a fee in the region of €10m for the central defender.
