The Daily Mirror reports that Newcastle boss Alan Pardew is ready to reopen negotiations for the Mali star in the January transfer window.
The Magpies missed out on Maiga, but is now ready to push through a £8million deal for the highly-rated striker.
Maiga admits he is keen on a move to a ‘top league’.
He said: “I have had enough of being booed by supporters right now, but anyway it does not stop me scoring goals for the club and making them happy
“I scored a double for them again (at the weekend). I had two chances on Saturday against Toulouse, two goals, just to thank them.
“Newcastle? They are a very good club, I will not finish my career in Sochaux if I am scoring every week – that is the reality of football. I have not invented that!
“At the moment I am here and scoring goals. I do not know when the transfer window opens what there will be. It depends also on the club, but in the near future I want to ply my trade in another top league. It is a genuine ambition, I will accept being booed for that!”
