Pardew wants Wing man to replace Ba

OD MOVE? ... Baggies striker Peter Odemwingie is on Newcastle's radar

ALAN PARDEW is lining up West Brom striker Peter Odemwingie as Demba Ba’s replacement.

Ba plays for Newcastle tonight for the first time since trying to seal his dream move to Chelsea.

Talks were on-going last night and Toon boss Pardew is hoping to land Odemwingie for £3million.

The Nigerian, 31, has 18 months left on his deal and wants to quit Albion.

He almost moved to the cash-rich Qatari League last summer but the Baggies were unable to strike a deal.

Albion chiefs are keen to do business now rather than see his value plummet as he nears the end of his contract.

Ba is set to play against Everton tonight — and can expect to hear some fans turn against him.

Players Inc fanzine editor Steve Wraith said: “There will be a minority who will have a go but on the whole Newcastle fans have known this situation would arise.”