Newcastle striker Demba Ba’s move to Chelsea
is set to be finalised today (Thursday), so long as
he passes a medical, according to reports from
The Mirror.
The Senegal international was thought to be close
to securing a move to the Blues earlier this week,
however there was a breakdown in negotiations
between the player and club.
However, the transfer appears to be back on, with
the Blues keen to draft in a striker following Daniel
Sturridge’s £12m move to Liverpool.
Newcastle boss Alan Pardew admitted that Ba’s
move is all but completed, and wished the player
well in the future:
“It’s done. He will go to Chelsea with our
blessing,” he told Sky Sports.
“He has done fantastic for us and it’s not a bad
thing, all the uncertainty is now done and we can
move on.”
It was rumoured that the 27-year-old’s wage
demands deterred Chelsea, but they are
reportedly now willing to pay the striker £80,000-
per-week.
Although terms have been agreed, the deal may
not be finalised due to fitness concerns
surrounding Ba.
Before joining Newcastle, the hit-man was
rejected by Stoke, who were concerned by the
condition of his knee.
However, he remained fit and, largely, injury free
last season, netting 16 goals in all competitions.
Ba initially moved to England in 2011, joining
West Ham from Hoffenheim on a pay-as-you-play
style deal.
Despite the Hammers suffering relegation the
striker was impressive. Due to a clause in his
contract he was able to leave the London club for
free, tempting Newcastle to swoop for his
signature in the summer of 2011.

Ok. Still doesn't change the fact that united is winning the league this season. GGMU