Montpellier captain Mapou Yanga-Mbiwa has sensationally opened the door to a move to Newcastle United.

The Cameroon ace says he'd welcome a move to Toon AHEAD of AC Milan.

Yanga-Mbiwa said: "I know that Newcastle are interested in me.

"Newcastle would be a great opportunity for me, and I would hope that eventually I could join Milan.

"Joining Newcastle before Milan would give me the chance to mature even more and gain more experience. We'll see what happens.

"It is possible that I can renew my contract with Montpellier, it is possible I will not renew it. I do not exclude the possibility of renewing my contract with Montpellier.

"Playing for Milan would certainly be a great opportunity."