Newcastle transfer report: Lille keen on loan deal for Emmanuel Riviere

Lille want to snap up Newcastle flop Emmanuel Riviere.

The striker has been out since the summer with a knee injury but he is now close to a comeback.

However, it is uncertain whether the 25-year-old will be part of Steve McClaren's plans for the rest of the season.

And as a result, according Le 10 Sport, Lille have offered to take Riviere on loan in January.

The French side are in need of a striker and see the Magpies man as the ideal addition when the transfer window opens.

Newcastle may be keen on a deal too as it would allow the Frenchman to earn some much needed game time.