Newcastle and Paris Saint-Germain have reached an agreement in principle over the transfer of midfielder Yohan Cabaye to the Ligue 1 club. The French side, who had a £14million bid rejected on Sunday, have made an improved offer and will now seek to tie up a deal subject to personal terms and a medical. The news will come as a blow, if not a surprise, to manager Alan Pardew, who admitted on Monday afternoon he was not confident of retaining the services of the 28-year-old France international after PSG formalised their interest.
However Newcastle are closing in on Borussia Monchengladbach striker Luuk de Jong after he headed for Tyneside to undergo a medical. The Dutchman is expected to have tests on Tuesday with a view to completing an initial loan move with a view to a permanent transfer. Gladbach confirmed the development on their official Twitter account, saying: "Luuk de Jong is not training with the Foals today. The striker is currently on his way to Newcastle for medical checks." The news came as midfielder Yohan Cabaye prepared to undergo his medical in France after the Magpies agreed in principle to sell him to Paris St Germain on Monday evening. De Jong is a long-term target for manager Alan Pardew, who tried to sign the 23-year-old last summer before he opted for a £12.6million switch from FC Twente to Gladbach.
