We will still bring you the odd transfer ‘story’ if we think it is worthy of some attention, otherwise you can just rely on our daily service bringing you a round-up of all the rubbish transfer rumours.

He is also making clear that club are trying to sign him, though where (if) Newcastle figure in that equation is an unknown.

Newcastle were previously linked with Gomis but the position now is that Lyon are in a financial position where they have to sell players and Gomis is top of the list with only one year to go and also a player who will demand a significant transfer fee.

We have new players. A new outlook. A new team almost. Just one more striker would see our squad have strength in depth with quality in each position across the board. In my eyes Bafetimbi Gomis fits the bill on every level. Will it happen?