7:40am Friday 9th May 2008
By Gordon Sharrock
WANDERERS target, Bafetimbi Gomis, has sent a "come and get me" message to Italy.
Gary Megson has been on the trail of the St Etienne striker since January, when he was considered as a possible replacement for Nicoloas Anelka.
But the 22-year-old, who has also been linked with Newcastle and the French club, Marseille, says he would prefer to play in Serie A.
In an interview with the French publication, L'Equipe, Gomis said he was attracted by a possible move to England, but added: "It is better to go to Italy playing than to England in a team at the bottom of the league.
"Anyway, I still have a lot of things to learn."
Gomis, who has been likened to Didier Drogba, says his future in France could hinge on whether coach, Laurent Roussey, stays at St Etienne.
"I am very happy to play for St Etienne, but I don't know if I will still be there next season," he added.
"The coach did his best for me to stay last summer, and he has improved me a lot.
"I am very happy with him at the helm. His stay at the club will be an essential factor for my future."
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