Allardyce has been on the trail of the Paris-born right-back for weeks and had little encouragement from the French side. But, according to newspaper reports today, he is "confident of convincing the player to swap France for Tyneside".
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The Senegal international played against United in the 2004 UEFA Cup semi-final. United drew 0-0 at St James' Park but lost 2-0 in Marseille.