Newcastle set to beat Arsenal, Aston Villa and Sunderland to Marseille ace N'KoulouNEWCASTLE are in pole position to land Nicolas N'Koulou from Marseille, according to reports. By Ben Jefferson 00:00, Fri, Jul 10, 2015 | UPDATED: 12:34, Fri, Jul 10, 2015 Link copied Bookmark GETTYNicolas N'Koulou is wanted at NewcastleThe Magpies are closing in on a deal for PSV midfielder Georginio Wijnaldum with the player travelling to England for a medical.But Steve McClaren says he wants five big-name signings before the start of next season.And The Times suggest N'Koulou could be the next man through the door.The Cameroonian ace was linked with Arsenal earlier this summer, while Aston Villa and Sunderland are also thought to be interested.Marseille are reportedly reluctant to seek the 25-year-old to Ligue 1 rivals Lyon.And it is claimed that Newcastle are now leading the race for the former Monaco man. Related articles Crystal Palace new boy Yohan Cabaye: Why I rejected Arsenal and Newcastle move Arsenal, Liverpool and Man Utd target given permission to have medical at Newcastle Confirmed: Alan Pardew reunited with Yohan Cabaye as former Newcastle ace joins Palace Newcastle close in on Georginio Wijnaldum and plot £40m spending spree Newcastle boss Steve McClaren promises signings as interest cools in Spurs ace Townsend SUBSCRIBE Invalid emailWe use your sign-up to provide content in ways you've consented to and to improve our understanding of you. This may include adverts from us and 3rd parties based on our understanding. You can unsubscribe at any time. Read our Privacy Policy