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Newcastle boss Alan Pardew is reportedly closing in on signing Montpellier striker Oliver Giroud.
Pardew has sent scouts to watch the £10m-rated star several times this season.
Giroud currently leads the French scoring chart with eight goals in 12 games and has just received his first international call-up by France boss Laurent Blanc.
He made his debut for France as a substitute in their 1-0 win over USA last Friday.
Newcastle are currently third in the Premier League with 25 points from 11 games.
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