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« Sissoko To Newcastle: We Doubt It | Main | NBC TV Deal Could Be US Game-Changer For NUFC »

10/30/2012

Sissoko Reports Premature, But Not Preposterous

Moussa-SissokoIn analyzing weekend reports that Newcastle United had wrapped up a deal for free-agent-to-be Moussa Sissoko, my co-blogger Bob correctly poked holes in the rumor. The stories lacked sufficient details to back up their considerable claims - not exactly surprising, given the publications in question.

But I'll disagree with him when he says this deal "makes no sense on its face if you think about it for more than an instant."

Sure, plenty of big clubs have been linked with Sissoko. Yet he's managed to stay at Toulouse - a respectable French club, but by no means a Ligue 1 power - since breaking through to the first team in 2007. Sissoko has also yet to truly establish himself as a regular for the French national team (he's made five appearances for Les Bleus, and his callup earlier this month was his first since Aug. 2010). So, could a club like Juventus or Bayern Munich make a play for Sissoko? Absolutely. Is it a synch? Based on his profile, absolutely not. In fact, Yohan Cabaye boasted a more impressive resume when he arrived on Tyneside in the summer of 2011 than Sissoko currently does.

Sissoko also wouldn't be rendered bench fodder should Cheick Tiote stay on Tyneside for another season. The Frenchman has been deployed as a defensive midfielder, but he's also played in an attacking role - Toulouse has used him on the right flank of a 4-3-3 at times - frequently throughout his career. Sissoko's skillset wouldn't be redundant in Newcastle's midfield; it would be a welcome addition alongside Cabaye and Tiote, who both prefer to sit deeper.

Subsequent local reports have indicated Newcastle is indeed interested in Sissoko and the Frenchman is intrigued enough by the potential move to seek Cabaye's counsel. That's still a long way from a done deal, but makes this rumor one that shouldn't be laughed off.

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Surreytoon

We need a bit of height and brawn in midfield based on our season so far, so yes please!

Posted by: Surreytoon | 10/30/2012 at 10:04 AM

Jaeger

it seems to me like cabaye would make for a stellar agent. with all these players reportedly talking to him about life in newcastle. potential job for him after his playing days

Posted by: Jaeger | 10/30/2012 at 10:51 AM

Surreytoon

I would rather he get on with doing a proper job now! Sorry to sound sarcastic (a British trait) and impatient but the man needs to step up this season.

Posted by: Surreytoon | 10/30/2012 at 03:07 PM

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