Source: Daily_Mail
Newcastle manager Alan Pardew ups bid for Lorient striker Kevin Gameiro
ShareNewcastle have made an improved ?10million bid for Lorient striker Kevin Gameiro. [LNB]Valencia are Gameiro's preferred option, but Newcastle boss Alan Pardew hopes his latest offer will discourage the Spanish club. [LNB]Tottenham have also watched the France centre forward over the past two months, along with Sunderland, but their interest has cooled. [LNB] Toon target: Kevin Gameiro (right) would prefer to play for Valencia[LNB]All three clubs retain an interest in Lille's ?10m-rated striker Gervinho.[LNB]Meanwhile, Lens youngster Mehdi Abeid has confirmed he is Newcastle-bound - after being sold the club by compatriot Hatem Ben Arfa.[LNB]The 18-year-old said: 'I have had contact dating back some time and I visited the facilities there last week. I even trained with the reserve team.[LNB]'The leaders of the club told me about their plans and that they will rely on me for next season. For my part, I intend to give everything to develop in the Premier League.[LNB]`I already discussed things with Hatem Ben Arfa and Cheik Tiot? and they encouraged me and welcomed my signature.'[LNB] Bothroyd sparks Premier League scramble as ace leads Cardiff exodusNewcastle keen on 'the new Drogba' as talks stall over new Barton deal All the latest Newcastle United FC news, features and opinion[LNB] [LNB] Explore more:People: Hatem Ben Arfa Places: Newcastle, France
