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Yohan Cabaye

According to reports from Goal.com yesterday afternoon, former Newcastle United midfielder Yohan Cabaye is open to returning to the Premier League this summer after a disappointing campaign at PSG.

The France international bagged 17 goals and 15 assists in 79 appearances during his two-and-a-half seasons with the Magpies, paving the way for a £20million move to Parc de Princes in January 2014.

He was initially seen as an impressive addition to the Ligue 1 Champions’ midfield but the 29 year-old has gone on to make just 35 league outings over the last 18 months, only 22 of which have been starts.

“There is a situation now where I have not had the playing time that I hoped for,” he told Infosport+.

“My representatives are working to find the best solution. In the future, what’s important is to play every weekend.”

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With Euro 2016 now just around the corner, the industrious playmaker is keen to ensure as much game-time as possible to keep his place in Didier Deschamps’ France squad – which could mean a move back to the English top flight.

Asked about a potential return to the Premier League, Cabaye replied: “[It is a] league I like, the country too.

“There may be an opportunity, as there may be others. The important thing is that I will think carefully and make the best decision.”

As This Is Futbol revealed in May, Arsenal are known long-term admirers of the former Lille star, whilst Liverpool have mooted Cabaye as a potential successor to MLS-bound skipper Steven Gerrard.

The Daily Mail, however, claim he could be set for a reunion with former Toon gaffer Alan Pardew at Crystal Palace.

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