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Lazio look set to beat Newcastle to the signing of French prospect Yanis Bahloul.
Reports in France have suggested that Alan Pardew is keeping tabs on the Sedan youngster, who has impressed for the club's reserves this season.
The right-sided midfielder turns 18 in June, two weeks before his apprentice contract expires with the Ligue 2 side. Bahloul will be free to leave the club on July 1 and Newcastle and Lazio are both expected to offer him professional terms.
But Lazio have already made moves to sign him by inviting him to visit their training base in Italy, according to L'Equipe, and are confident of tying up a deal for the teenager.