Foot Mercato reliably understand that Valenciennes defender Sikou Niakaté’s proposed move to Newcastle United will not occur over disagreements regarding the project.
Sources tell Get French Football News that the understanding in the first instance from the player’s camp was that he would get a chance in the 1st team, but it has now been made clear that the idea is to start him with the U23 side – as a result, the deal looks unlikely.
