Newcastle target Gomis to resurrect Lyon career

Former Newcastle United target Bafetimbi Gomis will be given the chance to resurrect his Lyon career after president Jean-Michel Aulas confirmed that his aborted transfer to the Toon Army has completely fallen through.

"The circumstances have changed. Newcastle broke off negotiations, and we haven't had other offers. The most logical solution would be for everyone to show a little humility, myself in particular, so that he extends his contract by a year. But there are conditions, notably with regard to what [coach] Remi [Garde] wants to do," said Aulas.


Gomis had been in talks with Newcastle over a potential 10 million Euro transfer to England, but the forward has since missed out on a move and the Toon Army signed Loic Remy on loan instead.


After a spell training with Lyon's reserves, the player will now be brought back into the first team fold.