Newcastle United are poised to pounce for Marseille star Boubacar Kamara in January and scupper Manchester United’s plans on signing the young Frenchman for free next summer, according to reports.

United’s interim boss Ralf Rangnick is reportedly a keen admirer of the Frenchman and is hoping to tempt him to Old Trafford, but the Red Devils are understood to be waiting until the summer when he is available for free.

And Marca reports that Newcastle are primed to make a move for Kamara next month, suggesting that Eddie Howe’s side are preparing a £10million offer for the versatile centre back previously linked with Wolves.

The Red Devils will, though, attempt to stifle Newcastle’s attempts to land Kamara next month and the same outlet reports that the club may offer the Ligue 1 side Anthony Martial on loan in a bid to stop them offloading Kamara early.

Kamara has been on Newcastle’s radar for some time and French outlet RMC Sport reported that the Magpies had agreed a deal with Marseille over a deal for the 22-year-old last summer.

The Magpies, according to the report, agreed a £2.2 loan fee, with an option to sign next summer permanently for £12.9m.

However, the Frenchman rejected the chance to move to St James’ Park, so he may need convincing to change his mind this time around.

Newcastle have since undergone a change in ownership, with a consortium led by Saudi Arabia’s Public Investment Fund now making the Magpies the wealthiest club on the planet.

The Tyneside outfit are currently bogged down in a relegation battle and Howe has been tasked with staving off the drop. New additions of Kamara’s quality will, then, be welcomed.

Newcastle have also been strongly linked with a move for Atletico Madrid star and England international Kieran Trippier. Reports last week claimed that the LaLiga champions are anticipating an offer for the right back.