Lille president Michel Seydoux has told Newcastle United to forget about signing French full back Mathieu Debuchy after rejecting the Tyneside club's latest offer.
It was reported that Newcastle had tabled a new bid for the 27 year old full back after chasing the player for the last few months.
However, the French club who sold Yohan Cabaye for a bargain basement price, of £4.8 million, to the Tyneside club have refused to budge on their valuation on the France full back and have now attempted to draw a line under the matter.
Alan Pardew made the right back one of his main targets this summer and is hoping that Newcastle's latest offer will be enough to bring Debuchy to Tyneside.
Mathieu Debuchy, who is an international team mate of Yohan Cabaye, has indicated his desire follow his compatriot, but after seeing Cabaye's valuation increase significatly since making his £4.8 million switch, Lille are holding out for £6 million (which they think Debuchy is worth).
Pardew has waited patiently for a breakthrough regarding one of his major transfer targets, which include FC Twente defender Douglas and Liverpool striker Andy Carroll, while he has also added to his development squad with the acquisitions of Roman Amalfitano, Gael Bigirimana and Cutis Good.
However, with the new season approaching as well as a the challenge of the Europa League Pardew will need to also strengthen his senior squad as well.
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