Newcastle United note book: Lucas Paqueta's d-day, Saint-Maximin future and Jeff Hendrick return

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Newcastle United owners don't need to be told again that the arrival of Lucas Paqueta would have fans partying in the streets of the Toon this summer.

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However, despite a further recommendation from Bruno Guimaraes no less, who says the Brazil ace would be his dream signing at United

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Newcastle already have a well trodden path when it comes to dealing with the Ligue 1 club after the £33.5million signing of Bruno.

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Lyon still have an outside chance of European football next season but currently sit in eighth spot.

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And sources in France are indicating Paqueta has given Lyon manager Peter Bosz his word he will make a decision at the end of the season.

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Newcastle are in with a great shout of signing Paqueta as he is not one of Lyon's big earners, picking up just £50,000 per week,

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But as reported on Chronicle Live recently Arsenal are very much in the hunt for his services too.

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Rennes vs Lorient LIVE: Ligue 1 result, final score and reaction

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