Remy Cabella: Set to become a Newcastle player

Newcastle have agreed a fee with French club Montpellier to sign midfielder Remy Cabella, according to Sky sources.

The Magpies have been chasing the 24-year-old France international since January when they attempted to sign him as a replacement for Yohan Cabaye.

Cabella has been with Montpellier for five years and was a member of France’s World Cup squad in Brazil.

The deal is expected to be completed over the weekend.