NANCY, France — France Under-21 full back Massadio Haidara is set to join Newcastle from Ligue 1 Nancy, an oficial of the French club told Reuters Monday. The 20-year-old Haidara was to undergo a medical Tuesday before signing for the English Premier League team. “It's a definite move,” the official said. Haidara, who has played twice for the France Under-21 team, is poised to sign a five-and-a-half years contract at Newcastle who will pay $4.7 million for his services. Haidara should become the second French defender to join Newcastle in the transfer window after France right back Mathieu Debuchy. — Reuters
