N’Zogbia ready to leave St James’ Park

Newcastle french midfielder Charles N’Zogbia has indicated his desire to leave St James’ Park, and claimed last week fellow Premier League clubs Tottenham and Aston Villa were chasing his services.

Boss Joe Kinnear insists the Frenchman is not up for transfer but he continues to be linked with a move away, and there have been reports Lyon are interested in signing him. “I am tuned in to it all but, having heard several rumours, I would like to receive something concrete,” he told Aujourd’hui Sport. “It is up to them to approach Newcastle and me. I am waiting for them”.