Although Newcastle United have previously been scalded by business with Montpellier, Ryad Boudebouz could be crucial to their success.
Newcastle United target Tom Cairney will not be allowed to leave Fulham this summer, the Chronicle have quoted Slavisa Jokanovic as saying.
It is reported that Newcastle had a £20million bid rejected for the midfielder – possibly in January – and Fulham are determined to keep their star man as they plan for another crack at promotion from the Championship.
Cairney would have been an ideal signing for Rafael Benitez’s side, who sometimes lacked creativity from the middle of midfield last season – particularly when Jonjo Shelvey was not in the team.
Newcastle must now look for an alternative option who can supply the ammunition for Dwight Gayle – and potential new signing Tammy Abraham – to score in the Premier League.
And that quest could lead them back to Montpellier, where they have previously had some bad experiences in the transfer market.
Algeria international Ryad Boudebouz was one of the standout players in Ligue 1 last term, with 11 goals and nine assists, and – according to Le Buteur – a deal could be done.
Newcastle have previously signed Mapou Yanga-Mbiwa and Remy Cabella from Montpellier, with both players underperforming on Tyneside.
But, as they become more desperate in their efforts to sign a proven midfield creator, the Magpies may have no choice but to take a risk and return to the French club.
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