Newcastle striker Demba Ba up for Arsenal switch

Last updated : 18 December 2012 By DSG

Arsenal boss Arsene Wenger is reportedly aware of the buy-out clause in the Newcastle front-man's contract. Which is thought to be around ?7.5 million. It is also thought that the Senegal forward would be open to a move to join Arsenal in north London. He was quoted in The Sun saying:

?It is true that Arsenal are among the clubs that are tempting.?

Senegal forward Ba, who has scored 11 times this season, says he was aware of The Sun?s story. He added:

?Journalists are doing their job, they know Arsenal need strikers and they know I have a clause in my contract so they start speculating.?

Struggling Newcastle are two points above the relegation zone after six defeats in their last seven games, the latest being a 3-1 defeat to Manchester City.

Source: DSG

Source: DSG