Age: 29 Club: Saint-Etienne Nationality: French Estimated Market Value: £10 million League Apps (2014-15): 28 Loic Perrin enjoyed a very good season for Saint-Etienne and was picked in the Ligue 1 Team of the Year on WhoScored.com. Though not the tallest of defenders, Perrin is confident when dealing with balls both in the air and along the ground. His passing ability is quick and direct and, at the age of 29-year-old, he could give Steve McClaren strong leadership qualities. A player who has yet to be capped by France, Perrin will be looking to try and earn a place at the European Championship in his home nation - and a move to the Premier League could help him get noticed by Didier Deschamps. Newcastle could act as a platform to take Perrin to the next level - just as they did for Yohan Cabaye no less... For all the latest NUFC News, Views and Transfers make sure to follow WhatCulture.com/NUFC on Twitter and Facebook.
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