Source: Daily_Mail
Modibo Maiga closes in on Newcastle switch
In Toon: Maiga is on the brink of joining Newcastle [LNB]Newcastle are on the brink of signing Sochaux striker Modibo Maiga. [LNB]Maiga, who was suspended by the French side earlier this season after refusing to play, is expected to complete his ?8million switch to St James' Park in January. [LNB]Sochaux complained to FIFA alleging an illegal approach from Newcastle over the summer. [LNB]The Ligue 1 club claim Newcastle unsettled their player leading to his refusal to play. [LNB]Mali international Maiga has since patched things up with Sochaux, and has found the back of the net four times in six games. [LNB]L'Equipe newspaper are reporting the the 24-year-old will sign a four-and-a-half year deal with the Premier League club. [LNB] Best targets glory at home and abroad as Newcastle striker relishes being injury freePardew banking on Best to fill the goalscoring void at NewcastleToon chief defends failure to splash the cash on a Carroll replacement
