Remy Cabella to Marseille: French club 'want to make loan deal permanent' after learning of £6m release clause

Just 12 months ago, the former Montpellier man spoke about his desire to emulate Peter Beardsley in the North East

Remy Cabella celebrates his goal against Hull (Getty Images)

Newcastle United are reportedly planning to lose unsettled attacking midfielder Remy Cabella next summer with Marseille set to meet the Frenchman’s release clause.

The 25-year-old made just 31 appearances for the Magpies before leaving for a loan spell last summer at the Velodrome with Marseille. According to the Newcastle Chronicle, Cabella has a £6m buy-out written into contract, potentially opening the door for a permanent return to his homeland.

Just 12 months ago, the former Montpellier man spoke about his desire to emulate Peter Beardsley in the North East. Cabella said: “I have watched Youtube a lot to watch Peter Beardsley over again.

“When I arrived at Newcastle every player here told me to check what he did on Youtube. Peter is a top-class player. I looked and ‘Woh!’ He was brilliant.

“More than that he is a great human being and a very nice guy. I like him and I hope to learn more from him.”

Newcastle are currently two points cut-off in the Premier League relegation zone following the defeat to Watford last weekend. Steve McClaren takes his side to Everton tonight (Wednesday) hoping to pick up just a sixth win of the campaign so far.