By ESPN.com news services Demba Ba deal on hold as transfer window nears The January transfer window is about to open, but one player who could be staying put is Newcastle striker Demba Ba. Demba Ba deal on hold as transfer window nears NEXT VIDEO Demba Ba deal on hold as transfer window nears Demba Ba deal on hold as transfer window nears The January transfer window is about to open, but one player who could be staying put is Newcastle striker Demba Ba. Benitez wary of QPR Benitez wary of QPR Rafael Benitez says QPR's position at the bottom of the Premier League makes them dangerous opponents when they visit Chelsea on Wednesday. Chelsea's hopes of signing Newcastle striker Demba Ba have suffered an early blow after unproductive discussions