Source: Daily_Mail
Newcastle close in on Tranquillo Barnetta with Alan Pardew set to pip Sunderland to Craig Gardner
ShareNewcastle are closing in on Switzerland's Tranquillo Barnetta, who scored twice against England at Wembley this month. Bayer Leverkusen's ?6million-rated midfielder, 26, opened the door by making it clear he wants to leave the German club. Dead ball expert: BarnettaNewcastle manager Alan Pardew says he will match Sunderland's ?5m bid for Birmingham midfielder Craig Gardner. Pardew, who is also competing with Sunderland boss Steve Bruce for Wigan's Charles N'Zogbia, has confirmed his club's interest in Paris St-Germain and Turkey striker Mevlut Erdinc. Middle man: Newcastle are closing in on Birmingham midfielder Craig Gardner Pardew wants PSG striker Erding after Gameiro's Newcastle snubEXCLUSIVE: Gardner set to join Birmingham exodus after ?5m Sunderland bidAll the latest Newcastle United news, features and opinionAll the latest Sunderland news, features and opinion Explore more:People: Craig Gardner, Steve Bruce Places: Newcastle, Birmingham, United Kingdom, Switzerland, Turkey