Newcastle look set to beat competition for Demba Ba after agreeing personal terms – report

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Newcastle United look set to seal a move for West Ham striker Demba Ba after the Senegal striker reportedly agreed personal terms on Monday night.

However, the report in The Times states a disagreement between agents over fees threatens to stall the deal from being completed for the time being.

The North East club fought off interest from Everton, Fiorentina and local rivals Sunderland for the player’s signature and West Ham look set to recieve a minimal fee for the player as he had a relegation release clause in his contract.

Ba scored seven times for the Hammers last season but could not prevent them from suffering relegation, which resulted in the immediate sacking of manager Avram Grant.

The Magpies are also thought to be willing to cash in on £4 million-rated midfielder Kevin Nolan, who has two years left on his current deal as they look to lower the average age of the squad.