Premier League rivals Sunderland and West Ham are reportedly both keen on signing right-back Jeremy Pied of Ligue 1 side Nice, according to the Sunderland Echo.
The 27-year-old's contract runs out this summer and there are reports that there is a race for his signature from a number of European clubs with Sunderland and West Ham just a few of the teams to have made an enquiry.
Reports suggest Nice are keen to keep a hold of the Frenchman, who has been at the club since 2012 after moving from Ligue 1 giants Olympique Lyonnais for a reported fee of €3m.
Ahead of the start of the Premier League season, the signing of a right-back spot is important for both clubs with Spurs loanee DeAndre Yedlin heading back to White Hart Lane after a promising season with the Black Cats.
Billy Jones is another alternative, but reports suggest Sam Allardyce wants further reinforcements in the event of a potential injury crisis.
Winger Michail Antonio has slotted into the right-back berth for Slaven Bilic's West Ham after Arsenal loanee Carl Jenkinson missed much of the season through injury.
The former Sheffield Wednesday winger was impressive, but it is believed Bilic is looking for a more experienced player in that position.
West Ham and Sunderland have reportedly offered a contract to Pied, who is currently on holiday, but there is still the possibility of him remaining in Ligue 1 with St Etienne and Bordeaux rumoured to be interested in his signature.