Analysing the Transfer Gossip: August 4

Newcastle striker Papiss Cisse, 28, is mystified by reports linking him to Turkish side Trabzonspor.

Full story: Evening Chronicle

What’s the story? Yeah, a move to Turkey is one to avoid. For some reason it seems to be a bit of graveyard for players in their late twenties.Does it make sense? It’s odd when staying at Newcastle is the most stable option, but it really is. I guess the issue is going to be if they do finally get Gomis or Bent, where does that leave Cisse? He’s not exactly coming off an excellent season so he’s hardly untouchable.Is the price right? He’s probably worth something in the £8-10m range.Will it happen? 5/10 – I wouldn’t write off Cisse going somewhere if Newcastle sign Gomis and or Bent, perhaps late in the window.