Newcastle United will have to be patient in their search for a replacement for Demba Ba, who recently left for Chelsea in £ 7 million deal.
The Senegalese striker had a £ 7 million release clause in his contract, which led to rumours of a number of clubs like Arsenal, Chelsea, and Tottenham being interested in his services. Due to the fact that Chelsea recently allowed Daniel Sturridge to leave the club for £ 12 million, they were left with only Fernando Torres up front. Due to the immediate need for a striker, the club has secured the signing of Demba Ba before anyone else.
The striker has agreed a £ 70,000 a week contract with the European champions. He has signed a 3 1/2 year deal with the London club. He is set to make his debut for the club in the weekend’s match against Southampton. His departure will mean that Newcastle United will have a major headache to replace him up front. This is because Cisse has not been at his best start of the new season. Only the goals from Demba Ba has helped Newcastle stay afloat in the Premier league so far after their impressive place finish last season.
“They’re not imminent, for sure. I’d be surprised if I got a striker over the line before Norwich, if I’m honest. But I’m hoping we take Debuchy, Yohan Cabaye and Steven Taylor there. Whether they all play, I don’t know. It would be nice to have them in and around the team. That’s what happens – one goes, and another comes to the fore. I think it wasn’t unexpected – we all knew it was a possibility – but the fact that it’s done leaves the door open for somebody else,” said Pardew, whose team will face Brighton and Hove Albion in the FA Cup third-round.