Newcastle United scouts circling Sunderland youngsters Joel Asoro and Josh Maja

Asoro (18) and Maja (19) are out of contract next summer and Sunderland have offered them new long-term deals to starve off suitors.

Sunderland boss Chris Coleman has already warned the pair that they risk their career if they join another club and only play Under-23 competitive football.

However, with Arsenal and Watford also rumoured to be interested in the pair, so it could well be that the youngsters are advised to quit Wearside.