Newcastle United boss Eddie Howe remains determined to reinforce his Magpies squad - whether he lands James Maddison or not.
United have been in talks for Maddison throughout the week with two competitive offers with a potential final package big enough to break Newcastle's all-time transfer record. The Maddison camp appear to be open to their client leaving but links with Tottenham Hotspur and Arsenal have also emerged in the last couple of days.
United have not walked away from the deal yet and their offer remains on the table but Newcastle chiefs have been looking at more than one target. And a name from France emerged last night in Rennes winger Kamaldeen Sulemana suggesting there are other options despite the storm surrounding the Maddison deal.
