Riviere, 24, will have a medical on Tyneside on Wednesday and will pen a long-term deal at St James’ Park.[eap_ad_2]
The Martinique-born striker has represented France at every youth level between Under-16s and Under-21s and scored 10 goals in 30 Ligue 1 appearances last season.
As reported by Goal on Sunday, Newcastle want to land Remy Cabella, Janmaat and Riviere before their pre-season trip to New Zealand.
Cabella signed later on Sunday evening, while Janmaat was in Newcastle on Monday to complete his move, thought to be worth €7.5 million [£6m].
Ayoze Perez, Siem De Jong and Jack Colback have also signed this summer as Alan Pardew looks to strengthen his squad ahead of the new season.
The Magpies take on Sydney FC in Dunedin on July 23 as they begin their southern-hemisphere pre-season fixtures, following their 2-1 defeat to Oldham on Tuesday. (goal.com)[eap_ad_3]