Newcastle United are reportedly chasing former Arsenal defender Bacary Sagna.
Newcastle United manager Rafa Benitez
French defender Bacary Sagna will be in demand in the summer transfer window, with several Premier League clubs vying for his signature.
The 34-year-old former Arsenal and Manchester City defender is out of contract and is available on a free transfer.
Manchester United’s Marcus Rashford in action with Manchester City’s Bacary Sagna
According to reports from the Daily Star, a trio of Premier League clubs – Newcastle United, Crystal Palace and Southampton – are all interested in signing him. Hull City, who are relegated to the Championships, have also been linked with Sagna.
The experienced defender was on £85k-a-week at The Etihad, and it remains to be seen whether he takes a pay-cut to continue playing in the Premier League.
Manchester City’s Bacary Sagna in action with Swansea’s Jefferson Montero
Sagna was linked with a possible return to Arsenal, but that option appears to be a long shot. But, the French defender won’t be short of offers, with Daily Star reporting that he may also consider approaches from clubs outside England.
Sagna would be a smart signing for the newly promoted Newcastle United. The former Arsenal right-back is vastly experienced and is still good enough to play at the top level.
General view outside St James’ Park
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