Newcastle keen on St Etienne striker Gomis despite contract extension

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The Tyneside club have made a £10 million offer for the 22-year-old, but they are not expecting an answer from the club or player until the end of France's interest in Euro 2008.

Striking talent: France's Gomis (left) comes on as a substitute for Nicolas Anelka during their match against Romania

Gomis is with the France squad and has also attracted interest from Arsenal and West Ham. He recently signed a contract extension at St Etienne but he is still widely expected to leave after the European Championship Finals in Switzerland and Austria.

Newcastle director of football Dennis Wise, vice-president Tony Jimenez and technical co-ordinator Jeff Vetere have travelled twice to France to see Gomis, who was a surprise addition to the French squad, ahead of David Trezeguet.

Since then, manager Kevin Keegan and his assistant Terry McDermott have also had a look at the striker.