Newcastle Transfers: 10 Wingers McClaren Must Consider
3. Florian Thauvin
Age: 22
Club: Marseille
Nationality: France
Estimated Market Value: £8.4 million
League Apps (2014-15): 36
League Goals (2014-15): 5
League Assists (2014-15): 7
If reports are to be believed, Newcastle have already had two offers rejected for Florian Thauvin this summer.
Valued at £15 million by Marseille, the 22-year-old has been compared to Franck Ribery in the past but struggled for form last season. However, one thing that has never been in question is his talent.
More creator than goalscorer, his intelligence with the ball and ability to drift past players would be a refreshing sight for Newcastle fans.
Marseille are keen to keep hold of the talented midfielder after losing Andre Ayew to Swansea City and Andre-Pierre Gignac to Mexican outfit Tigres UANL. Therefore the Magpies will likely have to match Marseille’s asking price for any deal to be done this summer.