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title: "Newcastle target offered new deal by Ligue 1 side"
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language: "en-GB"
author: "Luke Osman"
section: "Feature Writers"
published: "2017-11-06T20:24:32Z"
modified: "2017-11-06T20:24:32Z"
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# Newcastle target offered new deal by Ligue 1 side

Saint-Etienne have reportedly offered Jonathan Bamba a new deal at the club, amid interest from Newcastle.

According to a report from the printed edition of French news outlet L’Equipe, as covered by [Sport Witness](https://sportwitness.co.uk/e55k-per-month-offer-rises-newcastle-united-can-easily-beat/), the Ligue 1 side are determined to keep hold of one of their brightest prospects, and have offered him a new and improved contract.

Bamba’s deal at Saint-Etienne expires at the end of the season, and a whole host of European clubs have been linked with a move for the youngster.

![Harry Trump/Getty Images Sport](https://media.readnewcastle.com/readnewcastle/sites/20/2017/11/534464712.jpg)

Newcastle have been persistently cited with interest in Bamba, and although Saint-Etienne’s improved offer is sure to be lucrative for the France Under-21 international, the Magpies remain in a stronger financial position.

Bamba’s wage demands were initially deemed to be over the top by Saint-Etienne, but it looks as though they are making moves to ensure his future is in France.

West Ham have also been [linked](https://readwestham.com/2017/11/03/west-ham-linked-jonathan-bamba/) with Bamba in recent times.