Newcastle target loan move for QPR's Remy after losing patience with Lyon over Gomis



Newcastle are trying to finalise a loan move for QPR striker Loic Remy as their game of brinksmanship with Lyon over Bafetimbi Gomis draws to a close.



Although manager Harry Redknapp would prefer a sale to boost his transfer budget it is understood QPR will allow the loan move for a small fee and Newcastle taking on the player's wages in full.



As revealed in Sportsmail, Newcastle have stepped back from the deal for Gomis after leaving a bid of just under £8m on the table for the France international.

Targeted: Loic Remy could be just what Newcastle need to strengthen their attacking options

QPR meanwhile are keen to bring in their own strikers with Stoke's Peter Crouch and Burnley's Charlie Austin both among Redknapp's targets.



Sunderland's Connor Wickham and free agent David Bentley have also been discussed although Redknapp will also ask to take Andros Townsend on loan again from Tottenham.



Newcastle, meanwhile, have spoken about Sunderland full-back Phil Bardsley but no offer has been made. He is also wanted by Blackburn and Fulham.

On the move? Negotiations between Newcastle and Lyon over Bafetimbi Gomis are stalling, so if Remy moves to Tyneside, QPR could bid for Stoke's Peter Crouch as his replacement







