Monday, 1st September, 2014
Newcastle United defender Mapou Yanga-Mbiwa is on the verge of joining AS Roma on a season-long loan deal.
The Frenchman joined the Magpies from Ligue 1 side Montpellier in January last year and still has four years left on his contract.
The 25-year-old made 23 league appearances for the club last season, but is yet to feature for Newcastle this season.
Roma, who are in the market to sign a defender this summer, kept a close eye on Yanga-Mbiwa and have made a late move for the French defender.
The Giallorossi are set to sign the French international on a season-long loan deal, according to Sport Mediaset.
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He is expected to arrive in Rome later today to undergo a medical ahead of signing on the dotted line for Roma.
The central defender has earned three international caps for France and has made 46 appearances for Newcastle United.
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