Cape Town - Arsenal are being linked with making a move for Newcastle's tough tackling midfielder Cheick Tioté.
CaughtOffside.com are reporting that Arsene Wenger has renewed his interest in Newcastle United midfielder Cheick Tioté.
Newcastle are willing to let Tioté leave as the club tries to free up some transfer funds as Alan Pardew continues to bolster his squad.
Arsenal had previously failed with an approach for the Ivory Coast midfielder but are readying a £8 million bid after reports suggest Pardew is willing to let his midfield hard-man go.
Cheick Tioté has spent four seasons with Newcastle after joining from Dutch side FC Twente.