Bafetimbi Gomis: Newcastle deal has hit the rocks

Aulas is also ready to make peace with Yoann Gourcuff and offer him a new deal after reports claimed that Lyon were ready to loan him out.

"Yoann is part of Lyon team that will surprise a lot of people. L'OL has never thought about loaning Yoann Gourcuff paying half of his wages. It is amazing to hear such things," he said.

"I have initiated discussions with his agent to offer him a contract extension."

In their opening game of the season which they won 4-0 against Nice, Gourcuff scored and created two more.