Newcastle are prepared to hand Nigerian forward, Moses Simon, a ₤ 100,000-a-week agreement to join them in the summer.

According to OwnGoalNigeria, the Premier League side have made Simon, who currently plays for Nantes in Ligue 1, their top concern ahead of next season.

The Super Eagles star will cost the Magpies around ₤ 20million in transfer fees.

However Newcastle are not discouraged by the money involved in the offer, as they are very excited to generate Simon.

Nantes will likewise be ready to do company, despite blocking Simon from transferring to Leeds United in the January window.

The 26-year-old, who impressed for Nigeria at the 2021 Africa Cup of Nations, has scored twice and offered six helps in the French topflight this season.