PSG’s wantaway playmaker Cabaye open to Pardew reunion at Palace

After enduring a lacklustre maiden campaign back in his home nation with French champions PSG, former Newcastle United playmaker Yohan Cabaye has remarkably opened the door for a potential reunion with previous Tyneside mentor Alan Pardew at Crystal Palace.

The France international midfielder has struggled to cement his position in the starting line-up under Laurent Blanc this season, having only made a stuttering 13 Ligue 1 starting appearances, and featured form the start on just 22 occasions overall in all competitions.

Former Toon head coach Pardew worked with the sought-after Frenchman for three years during their time together at St James’ Park, but Cabaye agreed a reported £19m to the Parc des Princes in January 2014 and Palace’s current manager arrived at his new employers in January this year.

Although a high-profile reunion is now seemingly possible at Selhurst Park, after Cabaye declared that he would welcome the chance to work with Pardew once again in the Premier League, and the Eagles are hopeful of his signature for next season (11/2 with Coral to be relegated).

“It went very well with him [last time]. If I have to make that decision, it will be a pleasure to see my old coach. I enjoy it with him and he does a great job,” stated Cabaye.

“I am in a situation today where I am not getting the game time that I was hoping for. The important thing is that I will think carefully and make the best decision. We will see how it evolves in the coming weeks.”