Alan Pardew set to bring Rennes' Sylvain Marveaux to Newcastle in summer

04 February 2011 00:11
Scouted: Newcastle are close to securing a deal for Marveaux (right)[LNB]Newcastle United are close to agreeing a deal with the midfielder manager Alan Pardew had hoped would provide the crosses for ?35million striker Andy Carroll. [LNB]Rennes player Sylvain Marveaux has been identified by Newcastle's chief scout Graham Carr as the man to replace winger Wayne Routledge, who joined Queen's Park Rangers on loan in the January transfer window. [LNB]Marveaux, 24, will be out of contract this summer and is close to signing a pre-contract agreement ahead of a move to St James' Park. [LNB]Meanwhile, Shola Ameobi could be out for up to two months after fracturing his cheekbone against Fulham.[LNB] Pardew is considering a possible deal for free agent Jeremie Aliadiere, the former Arsenal and Middlesbrough striker, as he looks to fill the gap. [LNB] Pardew eyes freebies as Newcastle lose crocked Ameobi after Carroll saleOur remaining forwards must fill the void! Newcastle boss Alan Pardew challenges his players after defeat at FulhamAll the latest Newcastle United news, features and opinion[LNB]  Explore more:People: Wayne Routledge, Andy Carroll Places: Newcastle

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