Newcastle are experiencing a frustrating summer transfer window.

Eddie Howe wanted Joao Pedro before Chelsea reached a £60m agreement with Brighton – Newcastle are keen on attacking reinforcements after releasing Callum Wilson.

Newcastle then turned attention towards Hugo Ekitike, only for Liverpool to swoop in and shake hands with Eintracht Frankfurt on a £79m fee for the Frenchman.

The Magpies could also lose Alexander Isak as Liverpool and Saudi Pro League sides show interest.

However, some good news could be on the horizon for Newcastle fans, as an approach has now been made for Sunderland target Evann Guessand.

Newcastle make approach to sign Evann Guessand

Africa Foot now state that Newcastle have been in touch with representatives of the Ivory Coast international in recent hours to explore a move.

The African news outlet add that the Magpies are yet to speak to OGC Nice about a deal, and have only enquired to the 24-year-old’s camp at this stage.

It comes after TBR Football revealed that Sunderland are also keen to sign Guessand this summer after winning promotion to the Premier League last season, with Leeds interested as well.

We understand the OGC Nice No.29 – who is valued at £22m – is eager to find a new challenge and would relish the chance to play in the Premier League.

Guessand impressed last season, scoring 13 goals and providing ten assists in 42 appearances across all competitions for OGC Nice.

Evann Guessand can cover multiple positions for Eddie Howe

With Isak the undisputed No.9 at Newcastle, any potential attacking arrival will need to boast some versatility – should the Swede remain on Tyneside.

Fortunately for Guessand, he can play with the Newcastle No.14 rather than sit behind him twiddling his thumbs.

The Ivorian made six appearances on the left last season, 13 as a central striker and 16 on the right, so the fact he can operate anywhere across the frontline is surely a point of attraction for Howe.