Newcastle closing on Debuchy deal after £7m fee is agreed with Lille

France international right-back Mathieu Debuchy is set to complete a move to Newcastle after a £7million fee was agreed with Lille.



Debuchy was a standout performer as France struggled at Euro 2012, and his performances did not go unnoticed by Magpies boss Alan Pardew.

French fancy: Newcastle are set to sign Debuchy (left) for £7m

Newcastle had expressed an interest before the Euros but stepped up their interest after France were knocked out at the quarter-final stage.



Both Newcastle and Inter Milan initially had bids rejected by Lille, but the Magpies have upped their offer.

