Sissoko Joins Magpies French Revolution

moussa sissoko newcastle united footballer

Moussa Sissoko, the powerful French midfielder has signed for Newcastle United on a six and a half year deal. The 23 year old is 6’2″ and his been given the Number 7 shirt. This is arguably Newcastle’s most exciting signing, and in case you’ve got a short memory, Harry Redknapp was set to offer Toulouse [...]

Haidara Undergoes Medical – Signs for NUFC

massadio haidara signs for nufc

Massadio Haidara, a 20 year old French fullback today signed for Newcastle United on a 4 and a half year deal. The French under 21 international and former Nancy player is highly rated in France, and is known for his pace. He will wear the Number 19 shirt. Haidara makes it three signings (and three [...]

Gouffran Joins ‘Fantastic Club’

yoan gouffran signs for newcastle united

One of the three names that I mentioned in yesterday’s post of potential incoming transfers was that of Yoan Gouffran. Gouffran who can play either as a striker or an attacking wide player today signed for Newcastle with the fee being undisclosed. A four and a half year deal was agreed, and the former Bordeaux [...]

Gouffran, Haidara, Sissoko Set to Join NUFC?

more french players to sign for Newcastle?

After the transfer of Mapou Yanga-M’Biwa, Newcastle United look to add more players to their squad as they aim to avoid the unthinkable – relegation. According to various sources, the club are very close to signing the following players: Yoan Gouffran (Striker / Bordeaux) Massadio Haidara (Left-back / Nancy) Moussa Sissoko (Midfielder / Toulouse) Gouffran has [...]

Mapou Officially a United Player

mapou signs for newcastle united

Today, Newcastle United added another Frenchman to their ranks with the signing of Mapou Yanga-Mbiwa. The central defender signed on a five-and-a-half year deal, and his former club were Montpellier. The fee for the 23 year old is said to be around £7 million, and he will wear the number 13 shirt (lucky for some, [...]

Fee Agreed for Yanga-Mbiwa

Yanga-Mbiwa to sign for newcastle?

After missing out on Loic Remy, Sky Sports News and various other media outlets were reporting that NUFC had agreed a fee with Montpellier for defender Yanga-Mbiwa. The fee is believed to be around £7 million. Mbiwa has also been on the radar of AC Milan, but it appears that Newcastle cemented their interest with [...]

Newcastle Close on Deal for Vurnon Anita

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According to Sky Sports News (and other various sources), Newcastle United have reached an agreement for Ajax defensive midfielder Vurnon Anita. Anita, who predominantly plays through the middle can also play at left-back.