Borussia Dortmund chief Hans-Joachim Watzk seems to have aimed a dig at Chelsea and Newcastle United target Youssoufa Moukoko. The 18-year-old has been heavily linked with an exit from the Bundesliga outfit as he enters the final six-month of his deal.
According to the Evening Standard, the Magpies have made a 'substantial verbal approach' for the striker, leapfrogging the Blues. The report states that Moukoko is thought to have discussed a deal worth over £ 150,000 a week to join Eddie Howe's side on a free transfer once his deal at the Signal Iduna Park expires at the end of the season.
It's said Chelsea and Barcelona are among several clubs interested in the Germany international. The report adds that Dortmund are actively looking to extend Moukoko's future but they're believed to be struggling to compete financially in the race for his signature.
