Newcastle United are bracing themselves for offers for Demba Ba.

The Daily Mail says Ba, who signed on a free transfer from West Ham United last summer, has a £7m release clause in his contract and could quit St James' Park in the summer with both Chelsea and Arsenal interested in the striker.

Tottenham are also thought to be interested, although he will wait to see whether Harry Redknapp's side qualify for next season's Champions League before making any firm decisions.