Newcastle Make A Move For Yann M’Vila

5:03 am, Friday, January 11th, 2013 by Ed Harrison · 91 Comments

Some news breaking today is that Newcastle are interested in signing Rennes midfielder Yann M’Vila this month, and the 22 year-old French International defensive midfielder certainly wants to leave the French league, and his first choice seems to be the Premier League.

Yann M’Vila – Newcastle interested?

We have no idea if this news is true, or whether Newcastle would be able to sign the 22 times capped French International if they were interested, with the news that manager Alan Pardew has expressed an interest in the France international, to give some bite to the frail Newcastle defense.

But some big clubs are also interested in the player, and Newcastle are not one of the six big clubs in England, so it could be difficult to attract the player, even if we are interested in him.

And the fee being asked for M’Vila is £17M, and surely that means there is absolutely no way Newcastle could be interested in a player who would cost that sort of money.

Last November bad boy M’Vila was banned from playing for France until 2014 after an unauthorized night on the town while he was on Under-21 International duty, and he was also arrested for assault on a 17 year-old in France.

So one question is whether Newcastle need this kind of character on Tyneside – we think not.

We really have a hard job believing there’s any truth at all in these reports.

The 22 year-old has played 146 times for Rennes with four goals and has 22 International caps for France.

What do you think?

You can also reach Ed at admin@nufcblog.com

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Tags: Newcastle News · Transfer News and Rumours · Transfer Target

91 responses so far ↓

1 Indian Magpie // Jan 11, 2013 at 5:05 AM

Cristiano Ronaldo congratulates Lionel Messi on winning his fourth Ballon d’Or

Dear Lionel,

I am writing you this note to offer my congratulations on winning the Ballon d’Or. Again. As you can see by the look on my face, I am very happy for you. Please forgive me for not congratulating you at the gala, but since I am so tall and statuesque and you are so tiny and maintain terrible posture, I couldn’t find you in the crowd. Also, since someone played a joke on you by telling you to wear that garish spotted jacket and tie, I didn’t want to keep you from getting home and changing your clothes as fast as you possibly could. That’s how thoughtful I am.

It was another tremendous year for me, and, supposedly, for you as well. You had to set a world record in order to score more goals than me. Of course, smart people know that team accomplishments are far more important than personal achievements and I helped my club to win La Liga in 2012 whereas you only helped your club win the Copa del Rey. The year my club only won the Copa del Rey, I did not win the Ballon d’Or. I suppose this just shows that voters hold me to a higher standard than you.

Anyway, you have now won the Ballon d’Or a record four times in row. I guess you’re happy about that. Yet, Andy Gray, England’s most respected sexist broadcaster, has questioned whether you could play well on a cold night in Stoke. After all, you have only won titles for one club, whereas I have won titles for clubs in La Liga and the Premier League. But very few players have the physical talent and mental strength to prove themselves on different teams and in different leagues, so you should only feel a little bit bad about that.

People are always trying to compare you and I, but there really is no comparison. Yes, we were both named after Americans — I was named after Ronald Reagan, a talented actor and two-term president, whereas you were named after Lionel Richie, a man who sang about dancing on the ceiling. Which is both impossible and patently ridiculous. I impregnated a woman and created a child in 2010, but it took you until 2012 to figure out how to do those things. I grew tall and strong naturally and you needed enough growth hormones to make even Lance Armstrong feel guilty in order to be neither of those things. Also, I wear proper tuxedos to formal events while you wear a suit made out of clown pants. So comparing us is both silly and unfair.

In conclusion, I congratulate you, Leo. But remember: No matter how many Ballon d’Or awards you win, I still won it first.

Confidently yours,

Cristiano Ronaldo

P.S. My apologies for writing this letter in English, one of several languages I am able to speak, when I know you only speak Spanish. Maybe Gerard Pique will translate it for you.

Ronaldo
2 NEWEXPATMAGPIE // Jan 11, 2013 at 5:20 AM

Sounds like a French version of Nile Ranger !

But he is very young and if handled properly, who knows?

Another additional name to our endless list of targets.
3 YankToonFan // Jan 11, 2013 at 5:24 AM

If only this were true I would be ecstatic.

Great player…
4 89Norcal // Jan 11, 2013 at 5:26 AM

Way above our price range unfortunately. Especially if he’s going to be in and out of jail

Hopefully this Colo news is a misunderstanding. I can’t fathom him jumping ship just because of our poor results, something must be going on.
5 Assam Toon // Jan 11, 2013 at 5:29 AM

Pardew says its good to have cabaye back, its like a new signing……NOT! its like a new signing if u r a league one club. in premier league u were supposed to have his replacement all the time. and having HBA and the taylors back is likewise. there is a pattern to his transfer time quotes. he gives some hope and then he negates that by something like this later.
6 vuckic // Jan 11, 2013 at 5:36 AM

Correction ED mvila was courted at 17mill last season and wenger refused to pay that much.His value has taken a dip as it is belived he could leave renne for as little as 8million.that’s definately in our range.
7 doonundertoon // Jan 11, 2013 at 5:37 AM

The reported fee is 6m not 17m, 17m was the figure arsenal was qouted last year when he was being touted as the next viera
8 Charlietoon // Jan 11, 2013 at 5:42 AM

I think it is interesting for you to make a headline about us moving for a player when all we have heard is a rumour…which you yourself discount in the very article you’ve written.
9 Oldgit1 // Jan 11, 2013 at 5:44 AM

Can’t see this happening not at 17 m, his background ain’t good. I’m more concerned re colo, he is our captain for god sake, can players just walk away from a contract at a whim? He is a good player on his day although to be fair he hasnt been at his best for quite a few games and doesn’t seem to captain the team as you would expect. Perhaps a change is needed to our defence but feel that the time is not right, just bring in a new CB and hope the defence clicks.
10 Assam Toon // Jan 11, 2013 at 5:51 AM

if we buy french players only why not buy joey barton. then u get a player who used to be english, used to be a magpie and used to be comparatively quiet during his times here. but seriously we shouldnt have let nolan go…dont give a shit about dominating characters in dressing room and all that.
11 89Norcal // Jan 11, 2013 at 5:59 AM

doonunder

If you’re right then it wouldn’t be a bad buy provided he stays focused. Think I’d rather have Sissoko though
12 one Tony Green // Jan 11, 2013 at 6:04 AM

Tell you what I think Ed your article is as as good as Indians post is funny.
@Indian hard to believe but your sense of humour is worse than your knowledge of football.
Charlietoon sums up the article beautifully.
13 IITianToon // Jan 11, 2013 at 6:23 AM

Its Friday Friday gotta get down on Friday
14 jeff // Jan 11, 2013 at 6:24 AM

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15 cyprus // Jan 11, 2013 at 6:33 AM

So, Colo’s tiny argument ‘between winners’ (AP and Colo) was a bit more than that, AP. Obviously, he’s willing to take a major cut just to get the hell out. And he can’t wait 8 years until the Manager of the Year’s contract runs out.
———————
On another matter, somewhat related as, bottom line, it’s players who REALLY get results, not coaches. 18 million a year for Guardiola?? Wasn’t Barca doing fine before him, and now, after him? With those kind of players, would I or even you lose as coach?
16 cyprus // Jan 11, 2013 at 6:34 AM

Indian,
Is Ronaldo that nasty
17 89Norcal // Jan 11, 2013 at 6:38 AM

cyprus

Barca were declining rapidly before Guardiola’s arrival. They were transitioning to a new generation of players. Everyone knows 11 men can’t win by themselves. Far too many egos involved.
18 Indian Magpie // Jan 11, 2013 at 6:38 AM

One tony green

You are a clown, believe me
19 Indian Magpie // Jan 11, 2013 at 6:40 AM

Cyprus,
Probably
20 cyprus // Jan 11, 2013 at 6:47 AM

89, I do get your point, and it’s correct, but they have players who could win without anyone on the bench…
More controversy: Is Carr losing it? For a super scout, shouldn’t he be digging up players like Cathorla and the Swansea forward for good prices? If , say, Amalfitano is one for the future, then isn’t it true that he won’t fit our ‘model’ by then because he’ll be too old? Is France the only footballing country in the world?
21 Indian Magpie // Jan 11, 2013 at 6:50 AM

Cyprus

France is the only footballing country where Ashley can shop.
22 89Norcal // Jan 11, 2013 at 6:53 AM

cyprus

I think getting French players was at first about value and now it’s a draw for higher level French talent like Remy. Definitely makes us the better choice if he leaves Marsielles.

And about Carr, we are in a situation where we need senior players immediately, because we seem to be sticking to our old targets from last summer and in Remy’s case, 2 years ago. He did find Bigi at least, or someone did.
23 cyprus // Jan 11, 2013 at 6:54 AM

Indian, maybe. Last year,cyprus vs portugal, Ronaldo couldn’t be bothered, then we started chanting Messi Messi. That clearly riled him, you could see. Result? He scored two goals, finishing us off. On the other hand, he is a great player, Ronaldo, even if he’s a jerk.
24 Pardews Parsnip Bonce // Jan 11, 2013 at 6:55 AM

for anybody who still meant realise how this works. ed reports the news then gives his opinion. he is not himself making the news up. so if he dismisses the story that’s just opinion on what is being reported. get it now?
25 Indian Magpie // Jan 11, 2013 at 7:00 AM

Cyprus,

2nd best in the world, can’t be that bad. Ashley is really p!ssing me off.
26 cyprus // Jan 11, 2013 at 7:02 AM

Pardews, finally you get it
27 headtheball // Jan 11, 2013 at 7:04 AM

Funny article Indian. Ignore Les Misarables.
28 Indian Magpie // Jan 11, 2013 at 7:07 AM

Head the ball

Was just sharing the piece with the blog for some light hearted humour
29 ?Miguel? // Jan 11, 2013 at 7:16 AM

Indian take a bow son
30 Indian Magpie // Jan 11, 2013 at 7:17 AM

?Miguel?

sarcasm
31 tweaked // Jan 11, 2013 at 7:19 AM

wouldn’t mind partnering mvilla,cabaye,anita in the 433 form

debuchy-perzella-saylor-santon
anita-cabaye-mvilla
HBA\Obi – Cisse- remy\marvs
32 matthewjai // Jan 11, 2013 at 7:21 AM

What about

Tiote Mvilla
Cabaye. Anita
Hba
Cisse
33 matthewjai // Jan 11, 2013 at 7:24 AM

Debuchy n santon can be wing backs they offer strong attacking option. We dont really need wingers tbh
34 ?Miguel? // Jan 11, 2013 at 7:27 AM

No mate, put a smile on my face, serious
35 Shane // Jan 11, 2013 at 7:29 AM

Morning

I love how Ed always states, “we have no idea if this news is true…” Yes we do Ed, it’s not.

It does create some interesting debate though so can’t complain.

Sell Tiote and buy M’Vila with the moneys?
36 Indian Magpie // Jan 11, 2013 at 7:31 AM

For all those pardew puckerers

if rumours are 2 b believed then its Coloccini’s irreconcilable differences with pardew that are causing him to put in transfer request
37 Jail for Ashley // Jan 11, 2013 at 7:31 AM

With the Demba Ba money already spent and mid January looming do you honestly think anybody else will be bought unless they sell one of Tiote, Cabaye or HBA.
38 Indian Magpie // Jan 11, 2013 at 7:32 AM

?Miguel?

Thanks
39 tweaked // Jan 11, 2013 at 7:33 AM

for me collo can go if he is replaced with german perzella a younger and better quality CB than collo, someone who is not out run by the likes of suarez, rooney
40 Shane // Jan 11, 2013 at 7:34 AM

Morning Blogf_ckerssss,

I love how Ed always states, “we have no idea if this news is true…” Yes we do Ed, it’s not.

It does make for some interesting debates though so can’t complain.

Sell Tiote and use the cash to buy M’Vila?
41 tweaked // Jan 11, 2013 at 7:37 AM

oh hell yeah shane, tiote can go quicker than he came in, his gr8 at holding the ball but then his distribution from there just goes to the opposition, if we can cash in for dbl or maybe triple what we paid for him… adios amigo
42 darrenfletcher88 // Jan 11, 2013 at 7:37 AM

More crap,won’t happen
43 89Norcal // Jan 11, 2013 at 7:41 AM

Indian

Where’s all the “PARDEW OUT!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!” Signatures at the end of your posts?
44 one Tony Green // Jan 11, 2013 at 7:41 AM

Indian stick to the restaurants son you know nothing about football.
45 catchy in norway // Jan 11, 2013 at 7:50 AM

PSRDEW OUT
46 headtheball // Jan 11, 2013 at 7:51 AM

Jail@36
With the money from the sale of Simmo and Willo we should be able to buy erm,erm?
47 check the toastie // Jan 11, 2013 at 7:52 AM

Would take Collo over Pardew any day of the week, if he wants to go as he thinks Pardew is an untrustworthy self trimming stubborn arrogant liar, then i stand firmly behind our captain

SACK PARDEW. KEEP COLLO.

I imagine it is more to do that Collo has probably had a nightmare in his personal life and wants to go back home. Rumour would have it.
48 headtheball // Jan 11, 2013 at 7:59 AM

We could buy another bore and get rid of the one we already have.
Suggestions on a postcard to M Ashley c/o Sports Direct
49 Novocastrian66 // Jan 11, 2013 at 8:00 AM

No news is definitely good news at the moment, because, at the moment, all the news is bad.
50 Les Grossman // Jan 11, 2013 at 8:08 AM

Novocastrian
I heard that many a time during the summer window!!
51 WesJameson // Jan 11, 2013 at 8:13 AM

Another day…. same shite different day….won’t believe anything until they are wearing the black and white

To be honest, i don’t see it happening, we will get the same shite excuses in the last hour of the transfer window, we tried, but they changed the terms…blah blah blah
52 catchy in norway // Jan 11, 2013 at 8:17 AM

sack pardew
53 Novocastrian66 // Jan 11, 2013 at 8:19 AM

Aye Les I know. I keep hoping for good news but it is just getting worse.
54 G // Jan 11, 2013 at 8:24 AM

I do hope this colo transfer story, as well as some of the other tripe being bandied about is just poor journalism again. I’m starting to get that horrible feeling that the wheel is well and truly about to fall off.
55 Les Grossman // Jan 11, 2013 at 8:24 AM

This is Hilarious though.
Good to know someones decision makers are even more shite than ours….

Football Funnys?@FootballFunnys

In January 2009, River Plate offered Falcao to Aston Villa for £7m. Martin O’Neill decided to go with Emile Heskey instead.
56 TorqToon // Jan 11, 2013 at 8:24 AM

Don’t believe the figures here lads!

The £17mil was the figure quoted 12mths ago. I would estimate it to be around £7.5-8.5mil now to secure him. A cracking player with I feel, a slightly unfair reputation. Mistakes were made – but nowhere near the calibre of Nile ‘gangsta’ Ranger.
57 Novocastrian66 // Jan 11, 2013 at 8:25 AM

G, it always does with Newcastle.
58 bills-son // Jan 11, 2013 at 8:28 AM

Sack catchy.
59 WWYCD // Jan 11, 2013 at 8:31 AM

What makes the Colo story so believable is the numerous quotes
60 WesJameson // Jan 11, 2013 at 8:32 AM

I’ve never rated Colo to be fair, he has never had the pace, aerial prowess, or communication to succeed in England….he found his level in the championship, and just carried the good form and confidence into the next season…..

I thank him for his loyalty and determination, he has been probably our best defender, having said all of the above……….BUT

Scary thing is….what the feck does that say about the other CB’s? We need a Distin type player, big, strong and very importantly nowadays…..QUICK, with the ability to pass short, into the midfield!!
61 Pardews Parsnip Bonce // Jan 11, 2013 at 8:32 AM

@bills catchy is not employed by castle or indeed ed so he cannot be sacked in this instance. all we can hop for is a reconciliation between him and pardew but i have my doubts on that one so we will just have to.put up with this for now. along with his better posts discussing football and tactics and such like.
seems to be a 50-50 militant/sensible poster
62 Sir Braveheart // Jan 11, 2013 at 8:33 AM

@JFA
I do believe plsyers will come in without being sold. Make you a bet, if we end up selling players to fund a purchase I’ll stay off the blog for a month. If we buy without needing to sell you stay off for 2 weeks. Deal?
63 Les Grossman // Jan 11, 2013 at 8:33 AM

So Check
Who would you replace Pardew with?
More importantly ….who would come?
64 Les Grossman // Jan 11, 2013 at 8:35 AM

Sir Braveheart
Silly bet that like.
Because we all know that you cant change your name on here……….duh

A better bet would be to throw yourselves off the Tyne Bridge. Evidence would likely be printed in the Chronicle!
65 Les Grossman // Jan 11, 2013 at 8:36 AM

Ps Loser has to strap himself to Check the Toaster before alighting the bridge…..
66 Novocastrian66 // Jan 11, 2013 at 8:37 AM

PPB. I don’t have a problem with Cathy expressing his opinion on here, but I would hardly say his posts are balanced.
67 Transfer Sage // Jan 11, 2013 at 8:38 AM

braveheart

I wouldn’t make that bet.

It’s difficult to say what will happen….Ashley might look to buy without selling then get an offer he can’t turn down to sell somebody.

Likewise we could look to sell to buy but nobody will meet our valuation.
68 Indian Magpie // Jan 11, 2013 at 8:39 AM

One tony green

i could simply not reply to you, you re a turd anyways. so please shut up.
69 Ibizatoon - Back by popular demand // Jan 11, 2013 at 8:39 AM

PPB….Just a little heads up you’ll be hearing from my solicitor. Giving out my PS3 name…..that’s private info, not like I gave it to you over the blog….

It’s such a secretive name as well, no one would ever be able to guess it. Yet another disappointment

So…Has Colo gone yet?
70 WesJameson // Jan 11, 2013 at 8:40 AM

Ed? Where is my comment? Nothing untoward said in it mate?

On another note, i still believe we need someone who can fekking header the ball, how many set pieces now? 250+

Must be a record, would love big Andy back here, part of the squad, along with a pacey winger/striker ala Remy
71 Jail for Ashley // Jan 11, 2013 at 8:42 AM

Les G
The only caliber of manager we will attract under Mashley and his idiotic attitude to transfers is Say for example a manager from league one who has recently been sacked for causing low morale in his dressing room.
72 Indian Magpie // Jan 11, 2013 at 8:46 AM

Freelance journalist ?@indykaila
Torres has told #CFC players he wishes he was back at Liverpool. Some of the Chelsea players wish he was. Via @DMAILsports
73 foggonridiculous // Jan 11, 2013 at 8:46 AM

Novocastrian66

So Catchy in Norway is now

“Cathy In Norway”…

I think that could cath on
74 Novocastrian66 // Jan 11, 2013 at 8:48 AM

This week has flown. This time last week proud was telling us we would have someone in before the end of the weekend.
There was a lot of misguided optimism on here. Lets hope the gloom is misguided too.
75 Dannyo // Jan 11, 2013 at 8:49 AM

@WWYCD
Indeed. There are allot of quotes from his dad and Collos agent.
Argentine and UK papers kind of “link up” the story very well as it goes along.
It’s not just copy paste this one.
It definitely has legs and it’s easy to explain his potential home sickness.
76 Sawbuck // Jan 11, 2013 at 8:49 AM

What about the Wonga beans? Has this already gone on wages or interest payments somewhere|?
77 Novocastrian66 // Jan 11, 2013 at 8:51 AM

Foggon. Leave is alone man. I’ve been to graft all night.
78 Jail for Ashley // Jan 11, 2013 at 8:53 AM

Braveheart,
I can’t stay off of the blog for two hours never mind two weeks, so the answer to your wager is a resounding no.
79 Ibizatoon - Back by popular demand // Jan 11, 2013 at 8:54 AM

Foggon and Nova….I would also like to chime in that I think “Cathy” is my exclusive on here. Happy to share and all, but just want it noted
80 foggonridiculous // Jan 11, 2013 at 8:56 AM

Ibizatoon

Happy to credit you with the Cathy thing.

Looks like Nova has become Mr. Grumpy pants… thought it was funny that’s all
81 Conaldo (The Wizard...Also Bestest Friends With Paul Scharner) // Jan 11, 2013 at 8:56 AM

If this collo rumour has legs, and he left, who do we think should get the captaincy?

I think logically it falls to Jonas, as he is VC now.
However
I think it should be Krul,
Or maybe cabaye.

Krul would definitely be my choice.
82 Novocastrian66 // Jan 11, 2013 at 8:58 AM

Ibiza, sorry I won’t let it happen again.
83 Sawbuck // Jan 11, 2013 at 9:01 AM

Where did the Wonga beans go?
84 Novocastrian66 // Jan 11, 2013 at 9:01 AM

Foggon. It was funny. That was my failed attempt at a light hearted reply.????
85 Ibizatoon - Back by popular demand // Jan 11, 2013 at 9:01 AM

foggon….He has said he had a late night, give him a couple of coffees and we’ll be back on track. Must admit….I stumbled across Cathy by accident also, was worth a quick smile though.

Wizard….Do you think Krul is vocal enough? That is my one issue with Colo as captain really, yes he leads by example, but sometimes players need a big voice during a game, don’t really see that from many of our lads tbh.
86 Ibizatoon - Back by popular demand // Jan 11, 2013 at 9:02 AM

Novo… Please feel free to, just want to make sure I don’t miss any royalties…tough times and all, I’m sure you understand.
87 foggonridiculous // Jan 11, 2013 at 9:06 AM

Fair dues Nova and Ibiza the coffees are on me..

I assume Catsh*t in Norway is already taken as well?
88 Ibizatoon - Back by popular demand // Jan 11, 2013 at 9:08 AM

foggon….Excellent, no sugar in mine mate.

Ermmm….can’t say I’ve seen that one to date and not sure you could pass it off as a typo…..
89 geordiesteve520 // Jan 11, 2013 at 10:57 AM

Think this lad would be a hell of a signing for us.

Off topic: Indian, that ‘letter’ you keep posting is the same as saying that Paolo Maldini can’t be considered the best defender ever because he only played for Milan or that Ryan Giggs is shit because he only played for Man U, I normally stay out of these debates, but that one is naive at best.
90 JP...from The Rock // Jan 11, 2013 at 4:56 PM

Indian – Damn your bored! Messi is by far the best no matter what you or Ronaldo think, it did make me chuckle though. I must admit Messi’s tux did him no favours but being the best footballer ever existed I think you can get away with things like that

I must admit I would love to see Messi in the EPL plying his trade and scoring hat-tricks in every ground except ours of course with our brick wall of a defense.
91 Zebras4Life // Jan 11, 2013 at 4:58 PM

wow. Instantly would be our best player