The Press Association have reported that Newcastle United are ‘mystified’ about reports of a £19m bid for Alexandre Lacazette.

Newcastle United have bid over 25m euros (around £19m) for Alexandre Lacazette, according to headline news this morning in France.

Remi Garde Feb 2015: “I have a duty of confidentiality in this matter to Newcastle…honest with respect to the leaders of Newcastle, I can’t say more.”

Newcastle United are watching Lyon striker Alexandre Lacazette once again, with a view to a potential January bid.

On Tuesday morning, Newcastle United have now confirmed the Olivier Kemen transfer in this short official statement.

Newcastle midfielder Olivier Kemen has completed his transfer to Lyon according to L’equipe, the 19 year completing his medical early Monday before signing.

Lyon are making a deadline day move for Newcastle midfielder Olivier Kemen according to French daily newspaper, Le Progres.

Mapou Yanga-Mbiwa claims that he benefited from his spells abroad at Newcastle and AS Roma but that it ‘did not totally work’ at St James Park.

AS Roma have made a quick profit after a move for Mapou Yanga-Mbiwa was confirmed late on Friday.

This morning brought news that Newcastle had offered over £10m for Clinton N’Jie but who started it…?