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Newcastle dismayed as Deportivo hike fee to £10m for Argentina defender Coloccini

have been told by Deportivo La Coruna they must pay £10million for defender Fabricio Coloccini.


The north-east club believed they had secured a deal that would have seen the Argentine centre half move to St James' Park for £7.8m.

Deportivo first added a further £1m to the asking price, and have again infuriated the player, his agent Marcelo Lombilla and Newcastle's recruitment team by upping the fee.

Hair-raising price-tag: Deportivo want £10m for defender Coloccini

Hair-raising price-tag: Deportivo want £10m for defender Coloccini

Coloccini is so eager to sign the five-year, £50,000-a-week deal that he has threatened to buy out his contract.

Newcastle at least look to be on the verge of signing Sebastian Bassong from Metz, who is potentially their third signing of the summer.

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