Chelsea are going for Newcastle United striker Demba Ba.

The Mirror says Ba's £7million release clause can be activated from Thursday - for just two months.

Chelsea and Tottenham are both keen, as Newcastle brace themselves for a stampede over the 27-year-old striker.

The release clause for Ba - who hit 16 goals for the Magpies last season - is well documented.

What has been less well known is that the clause kicks in on May 31 - and expires on July 31.

After then, rival clubs will have to pay Ba's full market value.