Source: Daily_Mail
Newcastle close in on deal for Gabriel Obertan
Alan Pardew is optimistic that Gabriel Obertan will complete his switch from Manchester United to Newcastle this week. [LNB]Obertan, 22, has struggled to hold down a regular first-team place since following his ?3million move from Bordeaux in the May 2009. [LNB]The France Under 21 international will arrive at St James' Park for a medical on Monday before finalising the details on his new contract with the Magpies. [LNB] Singing a new Toon: Obertan looks set to finalise a move to Newcastle[LNB]Speaking after the friendly with Fiorentina on Saturday, Pardew said: 'All being well, the deal will be pushed through next week.[LNB]'He has not really had the chance to shine at Old Trafford but he has pace to burn and will bring some much needed sharpness to our side.'[LNB] Optimistic: Pardew is confident he will add to his squad this week[LNB] CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR OUR FREE FANTASY FOOTBALL GAMEValencia tempt new Toon skipper Coloccini with Champions League footballIt was all a mix-up! Ferguson ends Berbatov PSG exit talk as 'nonsense'All the latest Manchester United news, features and opinionAll the latest Newcastle news, features and opinion[LNB] [LNB]
