No, he's a wide attacking player, not a striker. He's always looked a little clumsy when I've seen him and doesn't seem to have a good first touch or close control. Crossing doesn't seem to be a strong point either and he's a bit lightweight.
That said, he does have moments of improvisational...
I can't see why we wouldn't get him and would be surprised if there is genuine interest from Everton and West Brom.
I'd imagine that Newcastle have offered him a new deal so they can get a bit of compensation as mentioned above.
I haven't seen him that many times but when I have he's seemed...