Marveaux Signs For Toon

Alan Pardew has won the battle for Rennes midfielder Sylvain Marveaux . BUT he is the second Toon signing in two days with serious medical problems. The 25-year-old will formally complete a Bosman free transfer move to St James' Park on July 1 after signing a five-year deal. A move to Liverpool broken down because of a problem with his medical. The former France Under-21 international has been out of action since November with a groin injury suffered during a 2-1 Ligue 1 victory over Brest. Marveaux is a left-sided midfielder and the third Frenchman recruited to the Newcastle engine room in the last year or so after Hatem Ben Arfa and recent signing Yohan Cabaye. Alan Pardew: "It's a great coup to have signed Sylvain, who has received interest from a number of other clubs. "He may not be well known to many of our fans, but he is a real talent and a player we have been keeping an eye on for some time. "It's been a good couple of days for us on the transfer front."

Source: FOOTYMAD