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Southampton and Newcastle are battling to sign Nice striker Evann Guessand with the 19-year-old scoring seven goals in an impressive loan spell at Swiss side Lausanne Sport

Southampton and Newcastle are among the clubs on the trail of Nice teenager Evann Guessand.

The 19-year-old striker has scored seven goals and made four assists during an impressive loan spell at Lausanne Sport in Switzerland.

He scored a fabulous late equaliser on Sunday with a scorpion-style flick over his own shoulder with the heel of his right foot as Lausanne came back from two down against FC Zurich.

Southampton and Newcastle are among the clubs chasing Nice teenager Evann Guessand

Guessand, who has represented France through the youth ranks to Under 18 international, was born in Corsica and has Ivorian roots.