Cabaye had been closely linked with the Magpies since helping Lille clinch a French league and cup double last month.
The highly-rated 25-year-old has also been capped by France, making his international debut against Norway in August last year.
Newcastle's been trying to go French recently. They already have Ben Arfa, now they have Cabaye and they tried to sign Gameiro.
Ya but Cabaye is a quality player Newastle will bag money on him in few years