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title: "Magpies plot loan move for former striker"
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language: "en-GB"
author: "Evin Grant"
section: "Newcastle United News"
published: "2015-12-16T21:53:19Z"
modified: "2015-12-16T21:53:19Z"
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# Magpies plot loan move for former striker

Newcastle are preparing a shock loan move for former striker Loic Remy in January, according to French media outlet [Le10 Sport](https://www.le10sport.com/football/mercato/exclu-mercato-lille-le-losc-tente-le-coup-pour-loic-remy-214693).

Steve McClaren is reportedly desperate to bolster his attacking options, and Remy, who scored 14 goals in 26 games during his time on Tyneside, has emerged as a potential target.

A permanent move for the Frenchman wouldn’t be plausible in January, as he is currently tied down to a lengthy contract with the Blues.

![Stu Forster/Getty Images Sport](https://media.readnewcastle.com/readnewcastle/sites/20/2015/12/4594066591.jpg)

Since joining Chelsea last year, Remy hasn’t managed to force his way into Jose Mourinho’s team, with substitute appearances a common occurrence for the 28-year-old.

With Chelsea enduring a horrible run of form, many of their fans have called for Remy to replace the out-of-form Diego Costa in the team’s starting eleven, but to no avail.

A move for the former Toon fan favourite could depend on the futures of Papiss Cisse and Emmanuel Riviere, who are both attracting interest from abroad.

A return to Tyneside for Remy would undoubtedly please the Geordie faithful, and the prospect of him forming a partnership with Aleksandar Mitrovic or Ayoze Perez will have fans licking their lips.