Newcastle have reportedly added Othmane Maamma to their shortlist of transfer targets. The Watford forward is rumoured to be attracting attention ahead of the next transfer window, with insiders claiming preliminary talks could soon take place. While Newcastle and Watford continue talks, no breakthrough has been reported. Sunderland, Brentford and Brighton reportedly may still have an interest, but currently the focus is on getting this deal across the line. Newcastle's current 1.37 goals scored per game is close to average. Othmane Maamma would be seen as someone to make them more dangerous and clinical in the box. Watford have also been linked with Julio Cesar Soler while Newcastle are reportedly monitoring Raykkonen Pereira Soares, Wesley Franca and Dayann Methalie. Want to see how the story develops? Stay tuned to PlayerSwitch for more news and transfer rumours just like this one.