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Want-away star in move talks
Newcastle United, 14:57, June 18, 2009 ,
Sebastien Bassong has said he has opened talks with two Premier League side about a potential transfer away from Newcastle.
The French defender only moved to the north east last summer but is already looking for the exit door following the Magpies' relegation to the Championship last season.
Newcastle will have to cut their wage bill and, although Bassong is on relatively low wages, it appears that he will be allowed to leave if United can land a big enough transfer fee.
Arsenal and Tottenham are two sides who have been linked with the 22-year-old, while Manchester City have also entered the race to sign the central defender.
Bassong has now revealed he has begun discussing a move to a Premier League side, but refused to reveal which two clubs he has in talks with.
"I have started to negotiate with two English clubs," he said.