Gomis Not Motivated By Money? Pull The Other One!

Last updated : 10 June 2014 By Footy Mad - Editor

The soon to be out of contract Lyon striker is reportedly eyeing £70,000 per week.

That figure would be considerably higher than Newcastle United’s top earners and while it could be offset by the fact he is a free transfer, agent fees will also bump up the price.

United, Queens Park Rangers, Fiorentina and Wolfsburg have all been linked with the 28-year-old Ligue 1 goal-getter.

But with the transfer window now beginning to hot up, Gomis said: “I never thought only of money.

“I could move to Russia where I was offered to double my salary.”

However, Gomis all but moved out a move to a rival Ligue 1 club.

He said: “Staying in France?
 
“I do not think so.

“Apart Paris or Monaco and I doubt they make me an offer.

“I can find something else, a new culture.”

Newcastle boss Alan Pardew made it clear he wanted to sign Gomis last summer.

He said: “We have expressed an interest in Gomis.

“We think that he’s a player who has great potential.

“He’s a French international who’s played at the highest level for his club.”