Newcastle United boss Alan Pardew admits they're focusing on the French transfer market.

Pardew feels they can continue to unearth bargains from France.

He told the Sunday Sun: "The club had a strong process in France before I arrived. Graham Carr has a big influence in that particular country, and he's somebody that we all trust.

"We also have some really good contacts there. Don't underestimate how important that is. When a player comes through the door, we know what we're getting.

"We feel that we're getting good players, good characters. You don't know for certain whether he's going to be a success until ultimately he plays but you can have a good idea of what you're getting."