Sissoko hints at Newcastle

France international midfielder Moussa Sissoko has confirmed his desire to join Newcastle United, but admits his future has not yet been finalised.

Newcastle have been leading the chase for the 23-year-old Toulouse star and as he is out of contract in the summer, they have been able to talk direct to him as well as to his club.

It is reported that a pre-contract is close to being agreed, but talks over whether he would join this month or the summer are ongoing.

The player himself admits that a move to Newcastle does appeal to him.

"Newcastle is a club that attracts me, even if it has not a good ranking currently, but I am not scared with that," he told L'Equipe.

"I trust that group considering what they achieved last season. Moreover the officials have invested a lot on quality French players. They will have better result in the second part of the season.

"All those Frenchman is reassuring. I know them well and that would help me to adapt."

Other clubs such as QPR have shown interest he admits they are not as an attractive proposition as Newcastle.

"QPR? I am a little less attracted. There are also good players there, but the situation is much more complex. However I don't close any door," he said, also adding he would rather move to England than stay in France.

"Marseille and Monaco? They are still attractive. But I would prefer to discover Premier League. It is the league that should match my football the best."