Newcastle United manager Alan Pardew wants to sign two new strikers in the transfer window.
Senegal international Papiss Cisse was often utilised as a lone striker last season after Demba Ba departed St James Park for UEFA Europa League winners Chelsea in January.
Yoan Gouffran, Shola Ameobi and youngster Adam Campbell all provide competition in Newcastle s forward line, but Pardew is keen to bolster his options with Aston Villa s Darren Bent and Loic Remy of QPR mooted as potential targets.
I think we might need two strikers, Pardew told the Shields Gazette.
I personally think, my competition in that area Cisse, Shola, Gouff (Gouffran) and Adam Campbell last season wasn t strong enough.
In the Premier League, that s not enough. I need more than that.
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