Newcastle wait on £15m Gervinho as Pardew prepares fantastic offer for Enrique

28 May 2011 00:45
ShareNewcastle manager Alan Pardew expects a decision on Gervinho's future next weekend.[LNB]The Toon boss met the ?15million-rated Lille striker, 24, last week but he faces competition from Arsenal and Liverpool.[LNB] French fancy: Gervinho celebrates Lille's title success[LNB]Gervinho wants to make a decision on his future after the Ivory Coast's Africa Cup of Nations qualifier against Benin on June 5. He would prefer Champions League football next season after helping Lille to their first French title in 57 years this month.[LNB]Pardew, meanwhile, will make Jose Enrique a 'fantastic offer' on a new deal next week. The left back, a target for Manchester United and Liverpool, has stalled on talks to improve his deal, which ends next season.[LNB] Pardew also hopes Kevin Nolan and Joey Barton sign new deals. [LNB] Enrique will be enticed to stay in Magpies nest by Pardew's 'fantastic' offerFive-year deal proves Toon tempting to pass up for Ferguson[LNB] [LNB]  Explore more:People: Kevin Nolan, Joey Barton Places: Newcastle, Liverpool

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