Revealed that a new contract in January also saw an increase in the release clause for Ross McCormack, a striker that Newcastle are reportedly keen to recruit after an impressive scoring record in the Championship.
As well as the £7.5m transfer fee, it is believed Ba’s agent(s) are seeking a £80,000 a week pay deal over four years (another £16m), plus The Independent are reporting an incredible £5m in fees to his agents.