According to the Daily Mail, Newcastle United boss Alan Pardew has suggested that he was not worried about losing Yohan Cabaye in the summer, as Arsenal’s silence over reported interest in the Frenchman continues through the January transfer window.

Arsenal have been hit by the injury to Theo Walcott in the window, and the England international will stay out of action for at least six months. Arsene Wenger will be aware of the increasing intensity of matches in the second half of the campaign, and will be eyeing a few players from other clubs. Arsenal have shown interest in Cabaye in the past, but that led to no transfer, as the Gunners could not meet Newcastle’s valuation of the player.

The regular France international has been ever-so-consistent for Newcastle this season, and his performances have impressed other clubs and pundits alike. His control over the ball and vision to look for the difficult, incisive passes means he has been an asset for the Magpies this season.

The recent revelation about Cabaye’s contract, which has stunned Newcastle fans, suggests the playmaker could buy out his contract over the summer for a fee of £6 million. With the FIFA World Cup coming up in the summer, Cabaye’s performances for France will be watched closely by clubs like Arsenal and Paris St. Germain, both of whom have been linked with a move for him. However, with Aaron Ramsey’s resurgence this season could have Wenger rethink his move for Cabaye, who will likely not settle for a place on the bench.