Newcastle United have reportedly entered the race to sign Lille defender Mathieu Debuchy.
The 26-year-old has been linked with moves to Tottenham Hotspur, Bayern Munich and Valencia during a season in which he has shone for Les Dogues.
However, Rudi Garcia is keen to keep hold of the French international as he looks to mount a charge to reclaim the Ligue 1 title.
"I want all the important players to stay at Lille next season. I include Mathieu in that," Garcia told L'Equipe.
"I want him to have a great time at the Euros and then come back to us and show his best form during the summer."
Debuchy has three caps for France.
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Michael Penkman
Michael Penkman
