Newcastle United are waiting to resume talks for Montpellier midfielder Remy Cabella.
The People says their bid for Cabella has stalled - because the Montpellier chairman Laurent Nicollin has been away on a New Year break.
Toon boss Alan Pardew will try again for the £14million-rated midfielder, but Manchester United are also in the hunt.
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