Club release official statement – Emmanuel Riviere leaves and joins Metz on permanent deal.

Emmanuel Riviere now on verge of move back to France, giving Rafa Benitez hope he can now shift out any other unwanted player at NUFC.

Metz have turned down a 13m euros Newcastle offer for teenage winger Ismaila Sarr according to France Football.

Linked earlier in the transfer with Diafra Sakho, Newcastle are claimed to be interested now Metz have put the striker up for sale.

Newcastle United have allegedly denied that they are due to be signing Diafra Sakho shortly.