Newcastle United were taking a look at Netherlands star Cody Gakpo before his World Cup heroics.
Indeed Chronicle Live understands that the club's interest in Gakpo was in place before the takeover went through but scouts have continued to monitor the 23-year-old's progress both in Qatar and in the Dutch season this term.
Yet as Newcastle look to improve in every department he is on a long list of potential signings as Eddie Howe looks to intensify the club's knowledge on talent around the world.