Like for like replacement for Sissoko then! Nah you're being too harsh on Diame there, he was a key player for Hull, got goals and regularly bossed the midfield, would be a great buy.
Diame having his medical today according to Skysports, Ciaran Clarke in contract negotiations expected to be finalised by this evening and Knockaert imminent according to the Guardian.
Phew, so that's another three possibly, but did Rafa not indicate 4 or 5 newbies. Nah, just kidding, but isn't it an odd feeling to be linked with players we actually then go off and sign. Also wonderful to hear that players are jumping at the chance to come to Newcastle who they still rate as a big club, see its massive potential finally being recognised and ultimately........... A certain Rafa Benitez. Good stuff.
Clark now set to have a medical today as well as Diame according to BBC. Pat Murphy Verified account @patmurphybbc Ciaran Clark having medical today with Newcastle after £5.1m break-clause activated. Understand @AVFCOfficial wanted him to stay.
Some decent signings there. I think most City fans have said they don't blame Mo if he goes to you. I'd want to be out of the club as quick as possible and all. He's class in that division, on his day. Sometimes he's infuriating mind, but think Rafa's onto a winner if you get him.
diame is very similar to sissoko both unplayable when they are up for it/ on the day, other times anonymous.. although diame gets goals.. he will be well up for it at newcastle, big stadium huge crowds, guaranteed 10 goals for you
Good, we have a big blundering ox to replace the outgoing big blundering ox. Knockeart is still the biggie for me though, let's hope we go all out for him.