Source: Daily_Mail
Newcastle keen on 'the new Didier Drogba' as talks stall over Joey Barton deal
ShareNewcastle United manager Alan Pardew may struggle to hold on to midfielder Joey Barton. [LNB]The club have yet to agree new terms on a contract extension and the 28-year-old seems likely to see out his current deal and leave on a free transfer next summer.[LNB] Thumbs up: But Barton has failed to agree terms on a new deal - and could leave on a free transfer next summer [LNB] Aston Villa, Liverpool, Olympiakos, Hamburg, Lyon and even Arsenal have all watched Barton in recent weeks. [LNB]Newcastle are interested in Sierra Leone striker Teteh Bangura. The 21-year-old dubbed 'the new Didier Drogba' plays for AIK Solna in Sweden and has only played eight league games but scored four goals. [LNB]Pardew, who has also lined up a free transfer for 18-year-old former Lens midfielder Mehdi Abeid, is looking to invest in good young players as he tries to spend his proposed ?35million transfer kitty wisely. [LNB] Bothroyd sparks Premier League scramble as ace leads Cardiff exodusNewcastle keeper Krul called up to Holland squad for South American double headerNewcastle 3 West Bromwich 3: Tchoyi hits three to seal dazzling comebackAshley ready to bankroll Newcastle's assault on silverware and Europe Explore more:People: Joey Barton, Didier Drogba Places: Newcastle, Liverpool, Lyon
