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Mathieu Debuchy still keen on Newcastle but expects to stay at Lille in January

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Lille defender Mathieu Debuchy is not ruling out a January move to Newcastle if it suits all parties but says it is more likely he will remain at the Ligue 1 club until the end of the season.

He added: "It was very difficult last summer so I don't want to start it again. "We had tensions but I don't want to leave on bad terms. "At that time, I had several phone calls with the coach and indeed I had a grudge against him. But talking with people at the club, I finally resigned myself (to stay)." Don't miss any live and exclusive football coverage this festive season. Click here to visit Sky Sports' Festive Calendar