Newcastle Transfers: 5 Cheaper Alternatives To Loic Remy

3. Bafetimbi Gomis

Newcastle also have a long-term interest in Bafetimbi Gomis and came incredibly close to landing the Lyon man in the summer transfer window last year, agreeing a deal before the move collapsed due to complicated agent fees. And now, Pardew could be set to try again for the 28-year-old, dubbed "the baby Drogba" with a bid in this month's window. There is a snag in that the Magpies would likely have to again deal with the complex agent situation and pay £1 million in agent's fees, though Newcastle could still expect to land the forward for around £8.7 million - the fee they agreed with Lyon six months ago. Despite the agent's fees added on, Gomis would still be a cheaper acquisition than Remy. The former Saint-‰tienne man has scored 50 times for Lyon since joining in 2009.