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Newcastle and Southampton handed boost as veteran midfielder eyes English move
FREE AGENT Mejdi Traoui has set his sights on a move to an English club, according to his agent.
Premier League pair Newcastle and Southampton have reportedly been keeping tabs on the Tunisian midfielder after seeing out his contract with Esperance.
And his agent, Jesse Learoyd-Hill, admits the 30-year-old is keen to come to England.
"Mejdi has a couple of options but we are weighing them up," Learoyd-Hill said.
Of course he would like to play in England but nothing has been decided yet
"It's not often an experienced international is still available after the window has closed, so we will make a decision soon.
"Of course he would like to play in England but nothing has been decided yet."
Traoui brings with him a wealth of experience having won over 60 caps for Tunisia.