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Newcastle United have tabled an offer for Bafetimbi Gomis.

The Magpies could get the French international for a knockdown fee but they are yet to enter discussions over personal terms.

Joe Kinnear is hoping that United make a breakthrough in the transfer market this week after he sanctioned the official bid for Lyon ace Gomis following dialogue with both Alan Pardew and owner Mike Ashley

But supporter unrest on Tyneside is continuing to grow with the Magpies now lagging behind most of their Premier League rivals on the recruitment front.

United are yet to talk to Gomis or his representatives about wages but remain hopeful they can make progress with the 27-year-old over the next couple of days.

Newcastle have also planned to talk to Queens Park Rangers and Loic Remy’s representatives this week.

Oscar Cardozo of Benfica was another name linked with the Magpies but the Portuguese star has a £13m price tag, and Fenerbahce are thought to be the side that are prepared to pay what is considered a huge sum for a 30-year-old.

However, Kinnear is continuing to chase both Remy and Gomis.

It means that the emphasis is very much on director of football Kinnear to deliver the striker he has spoken about since the day of his appointment.

United fans have growing concerns over how the new regime are working, not least after Kinnear appointed ex-Sunderland and Newcastle striker Mick Harford to his backroom team as his right-hand man.

Shola Ameobi is nursing an arm injury after sustaining the knock against Rio Ave. And this has only intensified the need for a striker even further.

Pardew won’t be involved in any of those transfer talks this week as United look to conclude their training camp in Braga.

He told the Chronicle: “I’m focusing on the team out here, and Joe, Lee Charnley and Graham (Carr, chief scout) are looking to get someone over the line.

“At the minute, especially if Shola’s missing, and with no Papiss out here, we’re a little bit light for a Premier League team.

“I spoke to Joe on Friday, and he has some important meetings.”

Kinnear’s appointment of Sunderland-born Harford has resulted in fresh scepticism from Newcastle fans who fear that the ex-Wimbledon boss is shaping up a potential coaching team.

Pardew and his backroom staff held another training session here in Braga in the shadow of the AXA Stadium.

They will sign off their tour tomorrow with a game against Pacos De Ferreira (8pm) after opening up with a 3-1 loss against Rio Ave at the weekend.

Meanwhile, Papiss Cisse continues to train alone back at the club’s Benton base.

The Newcastle No 9 can’t play in reserve-team games due his refusal to wear Wonga branded kit on religious grounds.