Lazio to swoop for Newcastle target?

Newcastle United look set to miss out on French starlet Yanis Bahloul, according to reports.

Alan Pardew has reportedly been monitoring the 17-year-old, who currently plies his trade with Ligue 2 side Sedan.

However, Lazio are confident of snapping up the highly-rated midfielder when his contract runs out this summer.

According to L'Equipe, the Serie A side has invited the youngster to visit their facilities in Italy.