Newcastle have been linked with a surprise move for former striker Papiss Cisse in the January transfer window.
The Chronicle have reported on the links, with Cisse currently the top scorer in the Turkish league this season for Alanyaspor.
Twitter: 👀 #NUFC have been offered the chance to re-sign Papiss Cisse in the January transfer window, according to a report.… https://t.co/dXTwDvWyLB (@ChronicleNUFC)
These Newcastle fans reacted to the links…
Pay as you play…
Twitter: @ChronicleNUFC On same pay as you play deal that Carroll has. Then yes. (@geordiepaul2009)
Goalscorer…
Twitter: @BootGeordie @ChronicleNUFC A goal scorer so yes (@doddsy1991)
In a heartbeat…
Twitter: @ChronicleNUFC In a heartbeat (@rowrighter)
100%
Twitter: @ChronicleNUFC Yes 100% (@nufc3000)
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Despite being 34, Cisse has been in terrific form in Turkey. He has scored nine goals in nine appearances for Alanyaspor, after bagging 16 goals in 26 games last term for the club.
He clearly still has something to offer, but whether he is better than Newcastle’s current options is another question. He has not played in any of Europe’s top five leagues since the 2015/16 campaign, when he scored three goals in 21 Premier League games for Newcastle.
