Newcastle have sent scouts to monitor Amiens right-back Emil Krafth, according to the Chronicle.
The Magpies reportedly “had talent spotters in the stands” for Amiens trip to the KCOM Stadium to face Hull City.
It was the French side who eventually ran out 2-0 winners on Wednesday night, with Krafth helping his side keep a clean sheet.
He is seen as someone who can provide competition for DeAndre Yedlin at right-back, giving Newcastle two strong options there.
The 24-year-old is a Sweden international, earning 20 caps to date, including an appearance against England in the World Cup quarter-final last summer.
New Newcastle manager Steve Bruce sees defensive cover as important and Krafth appears to tick that box.
The pre-season friendly also gave scouts an opportunity to watch fellow rumoured target Jarrod Brown, who was featuring for Hull.
The young forward enjoyed a superb 2018/19 season, scoring 22 goals in 46 appearances.
