Newcastle and Lyon are holding discussions regarding the sale of Aly Cissokho to the Magpies, claims the player. The France international claims talks with Newcastle are still at an early stage, but he is prepared to start thrashing out terms if given the go-ahead by his current employers.
"I am a Lyon player and if they agree a fee with a club, I will then talk to that club.
"But nothing is done yet and I have not been to Newcastle for a medical.
"Newcastle and Lyon are talking about me, but there are other teams interested as well." "I am waiting for the green light from Lyon," he told Sky Sports.
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