If at first you don't succeed...

Portsmouth defender Gregory Vignal has urged Newcastle United to tie up a move for him this month.

The former Liverpool ace has had contact with Marseille and Monaco but would prefer to link up with Graeme Souness on Tyneside.

Let's see.. former Rangers player? Check. Fairly crap at actually defending? Check. Sure to cost more on reputation than results? Check.

Ladies and gentlemen, I think we have Souness' and Newcastle's newest defender!