A certain Stephane Guivarc'h signed for Newcastle BEFORE France won the cup eight years ago, making him officially the first.
But Boumsong could realise two of his dreams in the coming few days - winning the World cup and returning to the French league. Marseille are set to step up their interest in the ex-Rangers defender.
New L'OM coach Albert Emon is a long-time admirer of the French international and is looking to fill a gap in his defensive ranks after agreeing to sell veteran Frederic Dehu.
United are trying to raise transfer funds for Glenn Roeder, and picking up some of the ridiculous money paid out for the 26-year-old, would be a bonus to Newcastle.