Tuesday brought reports of a Newcastle loan offer for Loic Remy but today brings claims of a rival cash offer from Leicester City.

Newcastle have contacted Chelsea regarding a loan deal for Loic Remy, according to reports on Tuesday afternoon.

Loic Remy – The finest frontman in black and white since the retirement of Alan Shearer.

Contributor Deji Adesoga explains why being linked with Loic Remy this month points to big problems for Newcastle United.

Monday morning has brought reports that Newcastle United have been offered the chance to sign Loic Remy on loan from Chelsea.

Newcastle United and Crystal Palace are both interested in a move for Loic Remy in January, according to the French media.

Of the eight remaining best paid players, major doubts as to whetherlikes of Cisse, Sissoko and Tiote will still be at the club in September.

Alan Pardew is after Yohan Cabaye, Demba Ba and Loic Remy, but how could he have forgotten Gabriel Obertan, Remy Cabella and Mike Williamson…?

QPR face crippling fines for breaching FFP, was it foul play when they snatched Loic Remy and can current NUFC mess be traced to that point?

Last season seems so long ago, as since Stoke last visited Newcastle have lost (better) half of the team.