Newcastle United may currently be reaping the rewards of their new-found wealth on and off the pitch - but this summer promises to be silly season when it comes to eye-catching transfer rumours and agents looking to score their client a big pay day.
One link that does have legs is Lucas Paqueta to Newcastle. The Chronicle understands interest in the 24-year-old is genuine, with Steve Nickson casting his eye over the midfielder on a number of occasions. The player himself is also said to have watched Newcastle's win over Southampton at St. Mary's earlier this year.
Paqueta has shone in France's top flight this term and is now a regular presence in Tite's Brazil setup. With eight goals and six assists to his name, he has been one of the few bright sparks in Lyon's below-par campaign - and as such is now also in the running for Ligue 1 player of the year.
