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. 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. Thumbs up: But Barton has failed to agree terms on a new deal - and could leave on a free transfer next summer Aston Villa, Liverpool, Olympiakos, Hamburg, Lyon and even Arsenal have all watched Barton in recent weeks. 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. 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. 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