Newcastle consider cash plus player deal with Marseille over £18m N'Koulou and Toon idol Taylor

Newcastle are weighing up a move for Marseille’s £18m-rated centre-back Nicolas N’Koulou.



The 23-year-old has been targeted by AC Milan and Juventus but is keen to move to England and is interested at the prospect of joining the colony of former French League players at Newcastle.



Swap shop: Steven Taylor could be used in a deal for Nicolas N'Koulou

Alan Pardew wants a replacement for Argentine Fabricio Coloccini but N’Koulou’s valuation is above what they had earmarked to spend.



However, Marseille may be willing to take a player in exchange as part of the deal and are known to admire Newcastle defender Steven Taylor among others.



Cameroon international N’Koulou said: ‘The club and me are together on my future. If they receive an offer they can’t refuse, then we will have to part company.’



