Metz have announced they're ready to sell defender Sebastien Bassong to Newcastle United.
A statement from Metz read: "FC Metz and Newcastle United have reached a financial agreement concerning French U21 international Sebastien Bassong. He will very soon sign a contract with the English club, who had him over for trial throughout last week."
He has made 87 appearances since making his professional bow in 2005 and has scored one goal.