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Manchester United accept Newcastle's bid for England striker Alan Smith.
The Magpies are in talks with the 26-year-old, who has been linked to a host of Premiership clubs, and it is believed the deal is worth £6m.
Smith could even make his Newcastle debut alongside former Leeds team-mate Mark Viduka in a pre-season friendly against Sampdoria on Sunday.
Out-of-contract Lyon captain Cacapa, 31, is also in talks with Newcastle.
The Brazilian central defender skippered the French champions in each of their last five title-winning seasons.
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Manchester United accept Newcastle's bid for England striker Alan Smith.
The Magpies are in talks with the 26-year-old, who has been linked to a host of Premiership clubs, and it is believed the deal is worth £6m.
Smith could even make his Newcastle debut alongside former Leeds team-mate Mark Viduka in a pre-season friendly against Sampdoria on Sunday.
Out-of-contract Lyon captain Cacapa, 31, is also in talks with Newcastle.
The Brazilian central defender skippered the French champions in each of their last five title-winning seasons.
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