Demba Ba targeted by Liverpool

Demba Ba is reported to be a transfer target for Liverpool, after it was claimed the Newcastle United striker has a £10million release clause in his contract.

The Senegal international has been the signing of the season, having scored 15 Premier League goals since his free transfer from West Ham to Newcastle in the summer.

Magpies boss Alan Pardew has no interest in selling the striker, but his Spurs counterpart Harry Redknapp sparked speculation about the 26-year-old's future by hinting he has a buy-out clause in his deal.

Press reports have suggested a £10million offer would trigger his release and Liverpool are said to be keen to activate the clause, as Luis Suarez, Craig Bellamy and Andy Carroll have managed just 11 league goals between them this term.

However, any transfer will have to wait until the end of the season, as Ba is away on Africa Cup of Nations duty.

Newcastle sources insist the player is happy on Tyneside and Pardew has refused to discuss the possibility of him leaving.

'He's a Newcastle player, he has been brilliant for us and that's all I want to say, really,' said Pardew, when asked about the situation after Saturday's 2-1 win over Blackburn.

Source: Metro

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