<text>  Newcastle will watch FC Sion striker Moussa Konate in action today as they consider a summer move. The 21-year-old Senegal international, who is due to line up against Young Boys of Berne, has scored six goals in 14 games this season and Newcastle head of recruitment Steve Nixon is due to take a closer look. Konate first attracted English clubs interest while playing for his countrys Olympic side in 2012 where he scored five goals in four games and finished as the tournaments second top scorer. Newcastle United are sending their scouts to check on FC Sion striker Moussa Konate this weekend . English clubs West Ham, Fulham and Aston Villa have tracked Konate, who was on loan at Genoa last season . West Ham, Fulham and Aston Villa have all tracked his career at various stages. Newcastle have checked on Aleksandar Mitrovic at Anderlecht, Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang of Borussia Dortmund, Marseilles Andre Ayew and Burnleys Danny Ings but fear they could miss out on all in the summer and are weighing up alternatives. Konate is quick and 6ft tall. He can play on either wing and as a central striker and replaced West Hams Diafra Sakho in Senegals Africa Cup of Nations squad. Newcastle have checked on Borussia Dortmunds Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang left, wearing a Batman mask 