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Newcastle may have finally found a replacement for Demba Ba, as the Toon Army completed a 1m GBP move for Bordeaux striker Yoan Gouffran.
The French striker had been allowed to leave Bordeaux on the cheap, as his contract was set to expire in the summer. The player would've then be able to quit the Girondins on a free.<br />
Can I score as many as Demba Ba? Yes. I'm a centre-forward. I have proven that I can score goals in France.<br />
"It will be different in the Premier League and it is up to me to make sure I go on the pitch and score and do everything I can to succeed in the Premier League, a different country," said Gouffran.<br />
"There is no real added pressure because Demba Ba has gone. I'm an attacker, yes I want to score goals but we are different style of players. Each to their own. My big assets is speed. I'm fast and I score goals.<br />
"My main position is centre-forward but I can play to the side or behind a striker if I have to, I can adapt my style of play if I like. I have spoken with the manager and he told me how he wants to use me."
Written by Sam Turnbull
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