Newcastle join Chelsea in chase for Ligue 1 star

Newcastle want to tempt Marseille into selling striker Loic Remy by using midfielder Sylvain Marveaux as a makeweight, according to reports.

Marveaux has endured a difficult time on Tyneside since joining the Magpies on a free transfer from Rennes last summer.

Despite early promise, the former France Under-21 international ended up missing the majority of his debut campaign after sustaining a hip injury in November.

He is currently on the fringes of the Newcastle first team, and reports in France suggest the club would be willing to include him as part of a deal to bring Remy to the North East - with Marseille believed to want €12 million for the striker.

In the summer, Newcastle were reported to have had an offer for Remy turned down amid speculation that Demba Ba could have been on his way out of the club.

Remy who currently has 17 caps for France is yet to score this season for a Marseille side currently second in Ligue 1, behind Lyon on goal difference.

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Source: ESPN