Newcastle United striker target Joelinton is also wanted by Premier League rivals Wolverhampton Wanderers, according to reports.
The 22-year-old Brazilian has been watched by Newcastle's scouts over a long-term period and the Magpies have been linked with a reported £40million move for the Hoffenheim forward this summer.
However, Rafa Benitez's exit as United manager has seen the Magpies postpone significant transfer business until a successor is appointed, and Newcastle are yet to make a signing so far during the current window.
Reputed German media outlet Kicker reports that Wolves have shown an interest in Joelinton, who has three years remaining on his contract at the Bundesliga outfit, although the West Midlanders are yet to make an offer for the forward.
Hoffenheim head coach Alexander Rosen claimed earlier in the summer that "a dozen clubs" have enquired about Joelinton, and Newcastle are believed to be one of them.
Wolves and Newcastle face each other in the Magpies' first pre-season friendly out in China at the Premier League Asia Trophy on Wednesday, and both clubs competed for Salomon Rondon's permanent signature earlier in the summer.
Interestingly, although ex-Newcastle manager Benitez saw potential in Joelinton, it is understood that he believed the purported £40m asking price was excessive - and instead wanted the Magpies to pay the £16.5m release clause in Rondon's contract, something the United hierarchy were reluctant to do given the Venezuelan's age.
Joelinton started his career at Sport Recife in Brazil, before joining Hoffenheim in 2015. He then spent two seasons on loan at Austrian Bundesliga club SK Rapid Wien, for who he scored 21 times in 79 appearances.
Last season, the 6ft 1in striker netted eight goals in 31 appearances for Hoffenheim in all competitions, including scoring seven times in 27 Bundesliga games.
