... central defender Mapou Yanga-Mbiwa is in talks with St Etienne.
He looks certain to be on his way out of the club, but credit to the player, he has hardly been used in his favoured position.
A move to St Etienne is thought to be at an advanced stage but the French club want a loan deal first, which is the sticking point with Newcastle.
United want him off the books, what with nine players arriving this summer.
His former club Montpellier want him but cannot afford his current wages.