http://blogs.bettor.com/Loic-Remy-set-to-seal-Newcastle-United-move-a212731
''The France international was hotly linked with a move to Queens Park Rangers but instead, a move to Newcastle United is set to become official within a few hours
For a long time, English Premier League entertainers, Newcastle United had been searching for a right replacement for prolific striker, Demba Ba who earlier in the January transfer window, secured a dream move to Chelsea FC where he has got off to a flying start.
A host of players were linked with a move to St. James’ Park and Olympique de Marseille striker, Loic Remy was one of those strikers whose profile seems to have impressed the fabled recruitment cell of the Magpies. And, manager Alan Pardew also feels that the former Olympique Lyonnais hitman is a perfect replacement for the departed Senegalese.
After already having secured the services of Mathieu Debuchy from Lille, Newcastle are reportedly on the verge of securing the services of another Ligue 1 talent in the form of Loic Remy who has constantly been linked with a move away from Stade Velodrome.
After falling down the pecking order to Andre-Pierre Gignac and even Jordan Ayew, Remy’s chances of proving his worth to manager Elie Baup had become slim due to persistent injury problems and a lifestyle that the former Toulouse tactician does not approve.
Only yesterday, the striker was approached by relegation threatened Queens Park Rangers. However, Remy chose to rebuff the London club’s advances despite the presence of a manager who has always been a big fan of him at the dugout.
Not really thrilled at the project at Loftus Road, the striker could ultimately join Newcastle United in the coming hours. Furthermore, the Magpies French contingent in the dressing room may also be the reason behind Remy’s preference to play under Pardew where the striker will be competing for a place in the starting line up with Papiss Cisse and Shola Ameobi.
Except for an unsusceptible surprise, Remy will be starting a new playing adventure at the Tyneside and will give Marseille an option to generate necessary transfer funds that Jose Anigo is looking for in order to bring in a few more fresh faces''