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THE Times reports that the Magpies could face competition from Arsenal for French striker Bafetimbi Gomis.

In a follow-up to yesterday's story which first appeared in the Evening Chronicle, they say that United have lodged a £10m bid for the 22-year-old who appeared as a substitute during France's disappointing goalless draw in their opening game of Euro 2008 against Romania on Monday.

The St-Etienne star is said to be a long-term target for Newcastle although Arsene Wenger could make a move if Emmanuel Adebayor leaves the Emirates Stadium this summer.

That is a line which also appears in the Daily Star with Adebayor being courted by both Barcelona and AC Milan.

Reports that Ipswich Town have made a £3.5m bid for Shola Ameobi appear in a number of titles with local rivals Norwich City also interested.

Meanwhile, James Milner is again mooted as a possible target for Liverpool in The Times and Daily Express.