Newcastle pounce for Boumsong

French defender Jean-Alain Boumsong was in Newcastle today after agreeing an £8m (€11.3m) switch from Rangers.

The 25-year-old will become Magpies’ boss Graeme Souness’ second transfer window signing when he follows Celestine Babayaro into St James’ Park as the Scot moves quickly to strengthen his under-fire defence.