Age: 25 Club: Marseille Nationality: Cameroonian Estimated Market Value: £15-20 million League Apps (2014-15): 24 According to reports earlier this month, Newcastle United were in pole position to sign Nicolas NKoulou from Marseille. Now Everton and Lyon have also joined the race for the defender's signature and the Magpies will have to act fast if they're going to bring the highly-rated Cameroonian to St James' Park. The centre-back has been impressive during his time in France and has represented Marseille in more than 125 Ligue 1 games. Last season, NKoulou played 24 times and scored twice. Rather than Newcastle splashing out on Saido Berahino they could have a world-class central-defender for the same price and trust Aleksandar Mitrovic to do the business at the other end. For all the latest NUFC News, Views and Transfers make sure to follow WhatCulture.com/NUFC on Twitter and Facebook.
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