Sunday, 2nd Februrary, 2014
Montpellier coach Rolland Courbis has warned Remy Cabella off joining Newcastle in the summer, pointing at the Magpies being thrashed 3-0 by local rivals Sunderland in their own backyard.
Newcastle were comprehensively beaten at St. James' Park by Sunderland, who have been fighting against relegation from the Premier League this season.
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Cabella is high up on the Magpies' wanted list and talk has been rife that a bid for the Frenchman will land in time for the summer.
They may face competition from Manchester United, who have also been linked with moving for the playmaker.
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And Cabella's current coach at Montpellier, Courbis, has tried to steer the talent away from even thinking about heading to Newcastle.
"Well, this afternoon [yesterday, ed.], I watched a big performance that was produced by this great team Newcastle", he told reporters after his team beat Reims 4-2.
"I would like to correct what I said.
"I said that if I were Cabella, I would not go there for half an hour.
"Now, I would not go there for quarter of an hour!"
Montpellier are believed to be looking for a fee in the region of €17m for Cabella, should they sell, a sum that Manchester United have been credited with preparing.
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