Magpies keen on Obertan

Newcastle manager Alan Pardew is expected to complete the signing of winger Gabriel Obertan from Manchester United.

Tue, 09 Aug, 2011 - 09:00

Newcastle manager Alan Pardew is expected to complete the signing of winger Gabriel Obertan from Manchester United.

The 22-year-old French player moved to Old Trafford from Bordeaux two years ago but has been unable to hold down a regular place in Sir Alex Ferguson’s first team.

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Courts Soccer Transfer market summer 2011 Place: Old Trafford Place: Bordeaux Place: St James’ Park Person: Obertan Person: Alan Pardew Person: Gabriel Obertan Person: Sir Alex Ferguson Person: Pardew Person: Gabriel Organisation: Magpies Organisation: Newcastle Organisation: Manchester United Organisation: The Chronicle

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