Newcastle Transfers: 10 Big Deals Linked For January Already

4. Seydou Doumbia

Linked By: The Express According to the Express, Newcastle are beating Everton in the race to sign this Ivorian powerhouse who has scored an eye-catching 60 goals in just 89 appearances for CSKA Moscow, including 18 in 22 last year. He is incredibly prolific, his contract runs out in 2016 and would seemingly not break the bank, but there are always concerns about how Russian league players will integrate into the Premier League. Thankfully, he wouldn't be a concern for the African Cup Of Nations in January as he petulantly retired after missing out on the World Cup squad this summer. Chances? If you believe the reports, Newcastle are front-runners, and Doumbia actually wants to move to Tyneside - where he would link up with compatriot Cheick Tiote, and form what looks a mouth-watering partnership with Papiss Cisse (when he gets back from the ACN). Incidentally, he looks suspiciously older than 26, but then Russia is very cold.