Newcastle United, Fulham chase Emmanuel Mayuka

Young Boys striker Emmanuel Mayuka is being closely followed by Premier League sides Newcastle United and Fulham, according to his agent Nir Karin.

The 21-year-old has also been linked with a move to French side Lille but Karin has insisted that Premier League clubs are keen to pounce.

"I can tell you that Dynamo Kiev, Fulham and Newcastle are the three teams most serious on him this January," said Karin.

"No doubt that if a club signs him, they will be able to benefit from his goals immediately and, in addition, there is no doubt that his next club is a stepping stone."

Mayuka, who can play in midfield as well as in attack, has scored 11 goals in 20 appearances so far this season.