Faye in talks on Magpies switch

Portsmouth midfielder Amdy Faye is still in talks with Newcastle over a move to the troubled Barclays Premiership club.

A deal of around £2m (€2.8m) is understood to have been proposed by the Magpies.

A statement on Portsmouth’s official club website, www.pompeyfc.co.uk, read: “Amdy Faye is in still in talks with Newcastle today concerning a move to St James’ Park.

“Faye travelled up to the north-east for talks with Graeme Souness following discussions between the two clubs. He had earlier last week pledged allegiance to Pompey – but had a change of heart when Newcastle got in contact.”

The south-coast club may consider a move for Russian striker Dmitri Bulykin.

The 25-year-old is keen to secure a transfer to England but has so far been unable to strike a deal with either Bolton or Crystal Palace, where he recently had a trial.

His club Dynamo Moscow are understood to be interested in only a permanent deal and for a fee in the region of £1.5million.

Although Bulykin has spent some time at Fratton Park, Portsmouth today maintained he has not yet been officially taken on trial.

Chairman Milan Mandaric said: “Dmitri has been with us for a few days.

“He is just the type we need – a top-class target man, excellent in the box,” Mandaric added on www.skysports.com.

Another player linked with a move away from Fratton is Jamaican striker Ricardo Fuller.

A switch to rivals Southampton to re-unite him with former boss Harry Redknapp could be hastened should any deal for Bulykin be completed before the end of the January transfer window.