5. Bafetimbi Gomis
Lets get the obvious one out the way. This saga seems to be lengthier than Joe Kinnears self proclaimed honours list. Over the weeks this deal has been close to completion then off again many times as Lyon and Newcastle haggled over the price for the hitman. The current development is that the deal is being delayed due to Marseille meddling according to
The Mirror. However, despite the snags there seems to be a lot of confidence the deal can be completed. Newcastle and Lyon have now apparently agreed a fee, with it seeming just agent fees are set to be agreed. Lyon are struggling financially and want rid and Newcastle are very keen on the French international. This deal may go down to the wire with the French FA now involved due to Marseilles illegal contact but once that has been dealt with it could be that the striker could further bolster Newcastles frontline to go with Remy and Cisse.