Remy Cabella - Toon Back In?

Would sooo hope for there to be a genuine chance of a signing here....


http://www.thejournal.co.uk/sport/football/football-news/newcastle-united-prepare-new-move-7386353

Newcastle United are set to test Montpellier's resolve on their £12million-rated playmaker Remy Cabella again this week – as they prepare to finalise a deal that will see Mathieu Debuchy move to Arsenal.

Aware of Montpellier’s intransigence over Cabella, United are playing a cagey game with the Ligue 1 side and have been told by sources close to the midfielder that the French club’s president Louis Nicollin is standing firm over a valuation that Newcastle consider to be too high.

But there are set to be a fresh round of talks between Montpellier and the player’s agent this week now that France have returned from the World Cup – and that could pave a way for a deal to be done. Cabella is understood to be keen on a move to the North East and Yohan Cabaye gave him a glowing reference about life in the North East.

Given the way Montpellier were burned over Mapou Yanga-Mbiwa handing in a transfer request to push through a transfer to St James’ Park 18 months ago, United know that any deal will be hard fought.

Their initial informal offer of around £7.5million was way short of what Montpellier are looking for and prompted derision from Nicollin. But attempts to try and smoke out interest from around Europe at his desired price tag have failed, with Newcastle still looking like the most realistic suitors for the player.

United expect to lose Debuchy to Arsenal in the coming days with a fee of around £8 million agreed – although Newcastle have used the negotiations to mention Joel Campbell to the Gunners. Arsenal have proposed a loan deal as part of the transfer although Newcastle – who have other strike targets – may yet decide to take a straight cash deal.

Newcastle believe they will be able to secure a replacement quickly for the France international and have been offered England defender Micah Richards as well as Carl Jenkinson of Arsenal. But their number one target remains Feyenoord’s Daryl Janmaat, who is keen to move to St James’ Park to join compatriots Vurnon Anita, Tim Krul and new signing Siem de Jong.

United believe they can do that deal for around £5million although Holland’s participation in the World Cup will delay any announcement.

As Newcastle returned to business at Benton, midfielder Anita hailed the addition of de Jong to their pack this season. The pair came through the ranks together at Ajax’s famed Academy.

“Siem is a very good player who I played with at every level at Ajax, from the youth teams through to the first team,” Anita said.

“We also played together in the Dutch national youth teams together, so I know him very well. He’s a great guy, a great player. I’m pleased he has joined Newcastle.”

 

Fresh bid from us, according to GFN.

 

Another lip service bid which will be rejected....boring.....

 

If we go in with 12 million that seems pretty fair to me. I think that our thinking is slightly squiffed by the market for british players. He will deffo do well for us if we manage to sign him.

 

That's interesting. Rumours started an hour or so ago that we had made a new bid that had been accepted. The rumours started here:


Sports Tonight Live @SportsTonightTV · 2h

Newcastle United look set to sign Remy Cabella from Montpellier. after a further bid was accepted.


I didn't bother mentioning it because GFNFrance had not said anything. Getting interesting now.

 

Partly, no doubt, down to the fact that Cabella didn't play 1 min of any game in the World Cup Finals much to "Mad Dog" Louie's chagrin,resulting in no jump in selling price or apparent interest from others.

Never really seen him play but going off "reports" he would be a very good addition if he adapts to English football.

 

Get French Football @GFN_France · 33s

Newcastle United make fresh bid for Remy Cabella, believed to be in the region of €12m. Full story: http://goo.gl/lHULSC #NUFC #MHSC




So, about £2.5million short of the stated £12million asking price. Hopefully the fact it will be all paid immediately will be added incentive for Montpellier to accept.

 

Maybe Gouff could be thrown into the deal?
Sooooo want this deal to come off.
I rate Cabella very highly indeed.

 

A Striker


Cabella
Grenier
De Jong
Tiote
Sissoko

Santon
Colo
Willo
Janmaat

Krul

 

Oh my god - if we sign Grenier then.......

.......... my faith in NUFC will come back!

 

The midfield lineup would be utterly immense if we got both.
SJP would be rocking for the first home game... Big time.

 

Definitely! We might win games, score goals from all over the pitch, create chances and more!

 

Tash would have an arm like the Thing out of The Avengers.

 

Haha! I don't want to think about that!

 

ACS- didn't you pledge to get your arse out in Fenwicks if this happened?

 

Erm.... It was a different ACS.... Erm... I've been on holiday and not logged on for weeks.... Erm...

 

I can sense Darth in the shadows.....

 

talk on twitter than grenier is due for a medical tomorrow At a guess it will be bull
But we can all hope

 

Do NOT tease me!!

 

DO tease me.