With the January transfer window coming to a close at the end of this week, somewhat unsurprisingly, Newcastle United have been among the quieter clubs in the Premier League. That isn't necessarily a bad thing, given the strength of Alan Pardew's resurgent first eleven, but rumours of a move away for Yohan Cabaye have started to cause rumbles among the Toon faithful, and if the talismanic Frenchman leaves, the lack of dealing will be given a less positive spin very quickly. Those fans might well be heartened by yesterday's story in the MailOnline, that suggested that Newcastle may be on the verge of firmly reviving their interest in Lyon's French striker Bafetimbi Gomis, who they suggest the Magpies were planning to sign in the summer. Gomis' contract is set to come to an end in the summer, and the Mail say Newcastle owner Mike Ashley had wanted to bring him in on a free transfer then, but interest from Italian giants Inter Milan is forcing some expedited action. The 28-year-old - who Newcastle were widely reported to be interested in in the summer, has scored seven goals in 16 games for Lyon already this season and the Mail say has started taking English lessons in anticipation of a move to the North-East. He has already confirmed that he will be leaving Lyon, as he told RMC: "I think at the end of the season, it's time for me to go elsewhere." The Mail say that a deal for Gomic would be financed by the sale of misfiring Senegalese striker Papiss Cisse, who has been the subject of interest from Turkish club Trabzonspor, who have bid £4million for Cisse. If that bid rises to £6m, the Mail say Newcastle are more likely to talk. The Newcastle Chronicle - still banned by the club - had previously reported that the Gomis move would cost Newcastle around £1m in agent fees, which had forced the club to concede defeat on signing him, but this new news seems to suggest otherwise. Do you think bringing in Gomis is a good idea? Share your thoughts below.