Bafetimbi Gomis to call Tyne on Lyon

NEWCASTLE are closing in on Bafetimbi Gomis after the striker claimed he had agreed terms on a move to Tyneside.

Bafetimbi Gomis says he has agreed personal terms at St James' Park

But the unsettled France star is at loggerheads with Lyon, calling on them to lower their asking price ­after they turned down a £7m bid.

Gomis has put the blame for the ­delay on Lyon, who want £9m plus up to £2m in add-ons for their prize asset, who has 12 months left on his deal.

The 27-year-old claims to have agreed terms – believed to be about £45,000 a week – to join Newcastle ­after sounding out some of the French contingent at St James’ Park.

Alan Pardew is looking to strengthen his attacking options

“Newcastle will not increase their £7m offer for the big target man”

Newcastle will not increase their £7m offer for the big target man, and are prepared to tough it out even if it means going down to the wire.

Meanwhile, Toon’s out-of-favour ­midfielder Mehdi Abeid is set to join Greek side Panathinaikos on a season-long loan.

The 20-year-old has made just three senior appearances since joining from Lens in 2011.

Tim Krul is on the verge of a comeback three months after shoulder surgery. The Dutch keeper, who is set to play in next week’s friendly at ­Rangers, said: “It’s great to be back in full training and I’m looking ­forward to the game.”