Callum McManaman's horror tackle overshadows Wigan win over Newcastle

McManaman went unpunished as referee Mark Halsey's line of vision was blocked by a Newcastle player but it did not go unnoticed by John Carver, the Newcastle assistant manager.

Newcastle United's French spree continues with Massadio Haidara deal

Prior to the Haidara deal, Newcastle had already signed Montpellier defender Mapou Yanga-Mbiwa, Mathieu Debuchy and Bordeaux forward Yoan Gouffran.

Newcastle United announce Yoan Gouffran capture

Gouffran, a former France under-21 international, scored 40 goals in 179 appearances for Bordeaux, including a goal against his former club Caen that secured the 2008-09 Ligue 1 title.

Mapou Yanga-Mbiwa joins Newcastle's French revolution; Gouffran, Haidara in line

Arsenal and AC Milan were also reportedly interested in the centre-back, who made over 200 appearances in six years for Montpellier and broke into the France team last season.