Newcastle United are pushing to close a deal for Lyon striker Bafetimbi Gomis.
The Daily Mail says Gomis remains in dispute with Lyon and has interest from Marseille and the Bundesliga with Schalke keen.
However, Newcastle hope their French contingency and better wages can help lure him to St James' Park at the second time of asking.
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