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Newcastle set to sign Mathieu Debuchy from Lille

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Mathieu Debuchy

Newcastle have agreed a deal to sign defender Mathieu Debuchy from Lille, according to the Press Association.

The Magpies were linked with the French international right-back, 27, during the summer following his performances at Euro 2012.

The fee is believed to be in the region of £5m and the move is set to be completed once the January transfer window opens.

Newcastle signed midfielder Yohan Cabaye from Lille in June 2011.

Debuchy played in all four of his country's games at Euro 2012 and has 13 senior caps.

Danny Simpson, 25, currently plays at right-back for Newcastle, so Debuchy's signing could put his future on Tyneside in doubt as his contract expires in the summer and he has yet to agree a new deal.

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  • Comment posted by U15548137, at 11:52 31 Dec 2012

    Zut alors, yet another foreigner. Are Newcastle thinking of applying to join
    French Orange Ligue 1?

  • Comment posted by Fabrique_Belgique, at 18:12 30 Dec 2012

    @ 30

    I'd never heard of him either until the last few months, to be fair though I'd never heard of Yohan Cayabe or Ben Arfa and they've done alright for us - hopefully he'll help turn our season around.

  • Comment posted by U14061168, at 15:30 30 Dec 2012

    Good player - pleased - but we need a centre half and we need a centre half now

  • Comment posted by Fabrique_Belgique, at 00:38 31 Dec 2012

    @ 92 - I know, it's an honour to think that we're being visited by fans of such esteemed clubs tonight! To be fair, Sir Alex is a man of great wisdom, being able to spot a subtle case of attempted murder one week, and then being able to measure the size of our club (and correctly identify what region of the country it's in) the next...

  • Comment posted by U9038064, at 22:47 30 Dec 2012

    Don't know about you lot but I'm sick to death of The Premier League and its over-inflated wage packets and egos. Newcastle isn't Newcastle anymore, Too many foreigners and money grabbers, much like the rest of the PL. After 48 years its time to switch allegiance, and as far as I can see, the only other team in sunny Northumberland that regularly gets a mention on Final Score is Berwick Rangers!

  • Comment posted by U14423177, at 12:06 31 Dec 2012

    Very good player if his Euro 2012 performance against England was anything to go by....

  • Comment posted by Ash, at 11:50 31 Dec 2012

    I think Simpson is OK but he made it clear about a year ago he wasn't renewing contract and instead taking free agent priveleges in June. So, Debuchy in and use Simpson as cover for rest of season - makes sense. What about centre half replacement for Williamson (not good enough) and striker for Ba though?

  • Comment posted by cienfuegos, at 10:30 31 Dec 2012

    Perhaps if Ashley had coughed up the asking price in August he would have been settled and probably made a difference to the current position. Doesn't make sense when he can dish out 8 year contracts to 'Managers'. Did no one scrutinise the clause in Ba's contract?

  • Comment posted by U15555303, at 06:45 31 Dec 2012

    Good signing, Debuchy looked brilliant at the Euro's. It was a shame they weren't able to snatch him up last summer, they could have used some defensive stability in the first half of this season.

  • Comment posted by I_absolutely_hate_night_shifts, at 04:53 31 Dec 2012

    Im by no means a Newcastle fan, but they are a big club, theyve got history, brilliant stadium and a massive and loyal fan base. They have gone astray somewhat in the last few years but that doesnt strip the club of its history

  • Comment posted by LB, at 02:09 31 Dec 2012

    Debuchy is a good player and can play at right back as well as right midfield, he's a full French international and for 5mil in today's market you are getting a good deal considering he's 27 years old, he would have joined in the summer but lille digged their heals in. Good player but I don't think rb is a priority, nufc need a cb, cm and an attacking mid/winger more urgently.

  • Comment posted by Toon1414, at 00:24 31 Dec 2012

    Newcastle University leads the scientifc world in the cloning of human embryos ... it's about time they cloned Coliccini - 2 more would do it so that we can allow for 1 being injured

  • Comment posted by LeazesPark boy, at 00:13 31 Dec 2012

    @77 - You obviously have never been to Newcastle in your life because if you had you would not display such a small minded and utterly deluded attitude. Broaden your mind you might find Newcastle to be a fascinating and wonderful place but then again I wouldn't want anyone quite so blinkered as you to visit Newcastle.

  • Comment posted by LB, at 18:20 30 Dec 2012

    @30,31 there are more leagues than just the English premier. Never heard of Ben arfa where have u been? He was France's hottest prospect along with benzema for years until the 2 had a fall out and ben arfa deemed to be a trouble maker. There are plenty of bargains to be had in ligue 1 and the bundesliga especially.

  • Comment posted by choperado, at 17:59 30 Dec 2012

    Get Carroll back for 8 million, take Nani for 6 months loan and make some decent offers for the Stoke defence.

  • Comment posted by U15418333, at 16:21 31 Dec 2012

    On another note how is Bigirimana getting on for you? Don't listen to all the SAF nonsense, I've been to SJP many a time and you are deffo not a wee club :)

    Think you've too much quality to go down having seen some of the others.

  • Comment posted by U15555157, at 13:00 31 Dec 2012

    Debuchy bienvenu. J'aime des grenouilles. Soyez bienvenus au Toon.

  • Comment posted by TC, at 11:42 31 Dec 2012

    Are Newcastle trying to sign up the whole of France. There are just as good English, Scots, Welsh and Irish players available if you look round this country. Help the little clubs by keeping our money in this country. Funny how you can hardly sign anyone from Italy, Spain or Germany but come over by the boat load from France. Does that tell a story.

  • Comment posted by U14366560, at 09:58 31 Dec 2012

    Decent signing. It's a start.

    I think most NUFC fans would agree that our midfield is for the most part decent and our attack is very dangerous when on form, so what we need is a starting CB and more bodies to fill out the squad.

    I honestly think that if we had a bigger squad of the same quality, we would have dealt with the busier schedule this seaosn much better.

  • Comment posted by Gooner Expat , at 09:04 31 Dec 2012

    Arsenal fan, here. Anybody who has been to St James's Park will know Ncastle aren't a small club. Filled to the brim with passionate support. Hoping Nwcastle stay in the PL, and I'm sure they will. As for the signings, you guys have replaced us as the French speaking club :-)

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