Newcastle have no intention to pursue Lille midfielder Thiago Maia, according to Chronicle Live.
Reports in France have linked the Premier League club with an interest in the Brazilian, claiming Rafa Benitez wants him on a season-long loan with the option to purchase permanently.
Yet the aforementioned are reporting that central midfield is not a priority area for the Magpies as they look ahead to next season.
West Brom forward Salomon Rondon is understood to be top priority for Benitez and his side. The Baggies attacker has a £16.5m release clause in his contract with his current side, but the Toon want to use Dwight Gayle as a makeweight rather than pay the fee outright.