After the first £10million bid for French international midfielder Yohan Cabaye was rejected, Arsene Wenger is reportedly preparing an improved offer of around £15 million.
Cabaye has impressed in his spell at Newcastle United, with the North East winning 44.1% of their Premier League games with Cabaye starting, compared to just 23.6% without him.
However reports that the Magpies will not sell for anything under £30million could quash any deal happening all together.
The 27-year-old was subject to the £10million bid earlier on in the week, meaning he was left out of Newcastle’s squad which lost 4-0 to Manchester City on Monday night. Cabaye was said to “not be in the frame of mind” as City ran riot against the 10 man Toon.
The £10million bid was said to be outright rejected, with Wenger’s tactic of starting low seems to be being deployed again. Instead of paying the asking price, Wenger will no doubt raise the bid by £2million each time it is rejected before the window shuts…
Improved, but not by much
… Which is what contrasting reports are detailing. Some are claiming that Wenger will cave in under the fan power which marred the game at the Emirates on Saturday, and go ahead with a £15million bid. However others are claiming that Wenger’s fames frugality will shine through yet again with a small increase to £12million which Newcastle are unlikely to accept.
The French creative midfielder is a similar player to Mikel Arteta, with strong defensive qualities as well as flair going forward. At 27 years old he isn’t exactly fresh young talent, but with options running down faster than Theo Walcott, there isn’t much choice left.
August 31st, here we come
Deadline day could be a busy one as bids for Michu, Cabaye, Pogba and Lamela could win the fans back over after the tension at the Emirates on Saturday.
Cabaye would be a good buy, however it does spell panic slightly.
However panic buying is probably what we need right now.
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