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5 Midfielders Newcastle Could Buy To Replace Yohan Cabaye

5 Midfielders Newcastle Could Buy To Replace Yohan Cabaye
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Grenier is interesting Newcastle
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Having resisted an offer from Arsenal in the summer, it looks like Newcastle have succumbed to the wealth of Paris Saint-Germain and accepted a bid of £20 million for their coveted midfielder, Yohan Cabaye.

The Magpies now face the daunting prospect of trying to replace the influential Frenchman before the transfer deadline on Friday. Here are five players the club could look at to fill the sizeable hole...

5 Replacements For Yohan Cabaye
Remy Cabella (01 of05)
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The highly rated Montpellier midfielder has been linked with Arsenal and Manchester United in the past but Newcastle appear to be leading the chase for the 23-year-old. He is seen as the ideal replacement for Cabaye but Montpellier’s president, Louis Nicollin, insisted he would not be leaving the club in January, adding Newcastle would have to “pay what Real Madrid paid for Gareth Bale”. (credit:Getty Images)
Clément Grenier(02 of05)
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Another young Frenchman who has been attracting the interest of Europe’s top clubs with his eye-catching performances for Lyon this season, Grenier has won three caps for France and is thought to available for around £10m. (credit:Getty Images)
Grégory Sertić(03 of05)
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A cheaper option would be this 24 year-old midfielder from Bordeaux, who can play across the midfield. Thought to available for around £3m, Sertić would be a frugal replacement. (credit:WikiMedia:)
Aaron Hunt (04 of05)
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Currently playing in Germany for Werder Bremen, Hunt is an attacking midfielder who can also operate on the wings. The 27 year-old would bring valuable experience to the club but any deal before the summer is unlikely. (credit:Getty Images)
Etienne Capoue(05 of05)
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Deemed surplus to requirements at Tottenham, Tim Sherwood is keen to offload the French international before Friday. Less attacking than Cabaye, the defensive midfielder could bring resilience to Newcastle’s midfield alongside Cheick Tiote. However, Napoli are thought to be close to a deal for the 25 year-old. (credit:Getty Images)
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