France media have revealed what Massadio Haidara earns at Newcastle and why he has turned down wage offer from St Etienne.

A formal bid for Jonathan Bamba has been held up due to St Etienne appointing a new Manager – reports.

St.Etienne are keen to keep Villa’s Jordan Veretout but are sending Henri Saivet back to Newcastle United.

Kevin Malcuit is a target for Rafa Benitez if Newcastle are promoted, according to media claims from France.

“You never know what can happen, the organisation was a disaster…”

Mickael Nade is set to be the latest young promising player Rafa Benitez will recruit, according to reports in France

Not the worst but maybe the most pointless signing of the Ashley/Carr failed transfer plan, Henri Saivet is enjoying life back in France.

Let’s hope Siem de Jong has better luck tonight than fellow Newcastle loan player Henri Saivet, the Senegal international breaking down after only six hours of football in last nine months.

Hard not to feel a little sorry (if forgetting the money…) for Henri Saivet as he talks about his Newcastle United experience…”It was hard. I had the impression of being paid to do nothing. It was horrible. You’re there, you’re useless. “

Wednesday lunchtime has seen St Etienne release an official statement confirming that Henri Saivet has joined them.