Newcastle United midfielder Yohan Cabaye rejected interest from Arsenal late, last week, it has been revealed.
Cabaye decided not to consider a move to Arsenal after being let in on negotiations by Toon owner Mike Ashley.
The Mirror reports Ashley let Cabaye listen to phone negotiations and heard Arsenal representatives say: "£25 million a lot for a reserve".
That was enough for Cabaye to rule out moving to London.
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