To be fair, the way that Pardew, Carver and Cabaye have talked about this deal in the past, coupled with every NE rag stating it as such, I'm pretty confident that he'll come here, it's just a matter of time.
According to dutch press, were sending a delegation over to negotiate with Twente/De Jong today, and believed to have hoyed in an improved bid of €12.5m.
http://www.nusport.nl/engeland/2847309/newcastle-en-twente-tafel-luuk-jong.html
Google translate.
Anyone got any good sessions for u10's Goal Keeping practise/coaching.
We dont have a dedicated keeper at u10's but would like to help develop/interest some into the role.
Basically asked him "Have you spoke to Mathieu? Do you think you can get him to join you at Newcastle?"
Cabaye replied with "Yes, I hope so, we'll see."
http://www.bbc.co.uk/radio/player/p00tjjv4
Around the 52 minute mark.
Just point them in the direction of Ben Arfa coming on and tearing them a new one from this season. Megs ahoy and totally outwits golden child McClean.
That's how much of a failure he is.