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Newcastle United boss Alan Pardew has declared his interest in Lyon star Bafetimbi Gomis.

The Magpies boss does not believe in expressing an interest in players on his shortlist.

However, given that Lyon chairman Jean-Michel Aulas went public with news of Newcastle’s interest , Pardew has confirmed that United are in talks with the Ligue 1 side.

Pardew told the Chronicle: “The Lyon president has come out and said we are involved with Gomis – and I can confirm that, we are.”

The Chronicle confirmed today that talks to land Gomis were under way.

Pardew is in constant contact with his board on Tyneside and is hoping to push the deal through this week.

Gomis is thought to be keen on the move to Newcastle and his arrival would be a massive boost for both United and the fans who are yet to see a breakthrough in the transfer market this summer.

Gomis has just one year left on his current deal with Lyon and the Magpies could net the player for a knockdown fee.

With Papiss Cisse’s future on Tyneside now looking increasingly like he will have to leave Newcastle, Gomis would add some much needed firepower to the Toon attack.

Read more on United’s progress on the Gomis deal tomorrow in the Chronicle.