Newcastle are winning the Ba brawl

Newcastle are set to land Demba Ba in a bargain deal next week.

The French-born Senegal star is quitting West Ham on a free and Newcastle believe they are close to sealing a deal for the big striker.

Alan Pardew was back at his desk this week and completed the signing of Yohan Cabaye last night in a £5million switch from Lille.

Ba, 26, scored seven goals in 12 games for the Hammers' relegation-bound side and Newcastle can more than match his wages as they look to replace Andy Carroll with a new focal-point striker.

He also had a good goal ration in Germany for Hoffenheim bagging 37 in 97 games.

France midfielder Cabaye flew to Tyneside to sign before returning to his holiday and will return for pre-season training in early July.

Just read that if its true would be a good addition. Bur will his knee problems wont cause a problem at the medical?

so we have a decent striker then