New PSG boss Laurent Blanc, who gave the player his international debut back in 2010 has been the more keen, calling him ‘an interesting player’, and is reportedly desperate to add the French international to the ranks of his newly inherited squad.
Last month the highly rated 27-year-old admitted that a return home could be on the cards after French newspaper L’Equipe had suggested that he had flown into Monaco for a medical shortly after news of their interest broke, but a fortnight later and those rumours proved to be unfounded, however, they still haven’t gone away completely.
With the new season fast approaching and money no issue, a move could be on the cards very soon, which could be disastrous for the Magpies as their season quickly unraveled following an injury to their star man last season saw them plunge toward the relegation zone.
Pardew’s anger at the situation caused him to issue a ‘put up or shut up’ warning to the French champions who are now expected to press ahead and bring him back home as they look to make an improved challenge for the Champions League alongside a comprehensive defence of their Ligue 1 title.