Thursday, August 30, 2007

Newcastle closing in on Faye deal

Bolton's Abdoulaye Faye is close to completing a move to Newcastle, BBC Sport understands.

The 29-year-old had had a medical on and watched Newcastle beat Barnsley in the Carling Cup on Wednesday.

He has been the subject of increased speculation linking him with a move to Tyneside to link up with former Bolton boss Sam Allardyce once again.

The Senegal international arrived at the Reebok during the 2005-06 season from French club Lens.

He has operated mainly as a defensive midfielder during his time at Bolton.

The versatile 6ft 2in player began his career with Senegal outfits ASEC Ndiambour and Jeanne d'Arc before moving to Lens.

After a spell at French club Istres he joined Bolton on loan in the summer of 2005 before sealing a permanent deal in December of that year.

Source: BBC Sport

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