2. Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=elhWQ1ArTLU Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang is yet another French international on the radar for Pardew. The Saint-tienne striker has scored 8 times this season and last term found the back of the net an impressive 18 times. Pardew has made an £8 million offer for the player*, but the French club are holding out for £10 million for the 23-year old, who has also reportedly attracted interest from the likes of title-rivals Manchester United and City. Aubameyang has previously added fuel to speculation linking him with a move away from the Ligue 1 outfit by declaring his desire to leave in the summer, whilst Newcastle saw their initial bid for the player rejected. The Gabonese international has scored 26 goals in 70 overall appearances for Saint-tienne and is renowned for wearing the world's most expensive football boots - they are covered in crystals and are worth £2,500.** Newcastle United really could do with him to sparkle up what has been a fairly glum season so far. Source(s): *
Sky Sports, **
The Sun