France and Montpellier defender Mapou Yanga Mbiwa is ready to be the latest signing from Ligue 1 to join Newcastle United.
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French champions Montpellier said on their website on Tuesday that Yanga Mbiwa's transfer to the Premier League side was pending the completion of a medical.
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Newcastle, fifth in England last season, are 16th as at now and are only 2 points above relegation.
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The north east team have already drafted in Lille and France defender Mathieu Debuchy during January and Nancy full back Massadio Haidara is also poised to join the club's French contingent, which includes midfielder Yohan Cabaye.