I'm not sure why everyone gets upset to hear foreign players talking about other clubs also being desirable? Valencia for example, is playing in CL, plays in a bigger stadium, and has a history of European success.
Don't get me wrong, I want him to come to Newcastle, and I see good reasons to do so, but frankly, for non-English players, or arguably non-north east English players even, is it remotely reasonable to expect anyone of serious quality to desire us as their only option? Especially if you have clubs (like Valencia) interested. Getting top 2 in their interest should be considered an accomplishment when talking about (another!) French international.
Don't get me wrong, I want him to come to Newcastle, and I see good reasons to do so, but frankly, for non-English players, or arguably non-north east English players even, is it remotely reasonable to expect anyone of serious quality to desire us as their only option? Especially if you have clubs (like Valencia) interested. Getting top 2 in their interest should be considered an accomplishment when talking about (another!) French international.

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