EMMANUEL ADEBAYOR is chasing a return to the Premier League, with Aston Villa, Newcastle and Brighton interested in the Togo striker.
The 35-year-old is a free agent after having left Turkish club Kayserispor last month, where he scored two goals in eight appearances.
Emmanuel Adebayor is a free agent after leaving Turkish club Kayserispor last month
But he now wants one last shot at the top flight in England, where he had spells with Arsenal, Manchester City, Tottenham and Crystal Palace.
A pal revealed the ex-Real Madrid star also had a couple of personal ambitions he wanted to fulfil.
He said: “He has 97 goals and is keen to reach 100 Premier League goals.
“He also wants to pass his close friend Didier Drogba’s record of 104 goals in the Premier League to become the all-time top African top scorer in the Premier League.”
Newcastle are currently locked in talks over a huge £500million takeover from a consortium backed by the Saudi royal family.
Any takeover would hugely transform the fortunes of the club, and the calibre of signings they can go after.
The Toon could even re-appoint former boss Rafa Benitez as their chosen boss if the takeover happens.
Magpies chief Mike Ashley has reportedly told his accountants the club will be “disappearing from the book” with the takeover “90 per cent complete.”
Source: Soccer - thesun.co.uk
