French media report Rafa Benitez has registered Newcastle’s interest in Nicolas Pepe with a view to a summer transfer.

Claims in France that Newcastle are set to sign Nicolas Pepe on deadline day.

Ivory Coast winger Nicolas Pepe is reported to be on Newcastle’s shortlist for the January transfer window.

Angers midfielder Sofiane Boufal is the latest French based player linked with Newcastle, though the likes of Marseille and AC Milan are also watching him.