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Magpies linked to Pancrate

Image: Pancrate: Free agent

Reports in France suggest striker Fabrice Pancrate could join Newcastle in the coming days.

Newcastle latest club to be linked to striker

Reports in France suggest striker Fabrice Pancrate could join Newcastle in the coming days. The French striker is available on a free transfer after leaving Paris St Germain in the summer. The French media are reporting he is on trial with the Magpies and he could be offered a deal if he impresses. Chris Hughton's side are the latest Championship outfit to be linked with the 29-year-old, following reported interest from Cardiff and Sheffield United, where he spent a week on trial.

Always wanted

During his trial at the Blades, Pancrate said he would he happy to play in the Championship, telling skysports.com: "I have always wanted to play in this country, and the Championship is a very good league, so let's wait and see." Pancrate also trained with Portsmouth during pre-season and attracted interest from Burnley, while French sides Sochaux, Nantes and Strasbourg have also been linked with the striker.