The soon to be out of contract Lyon striker is reportedly eyeing £70,000 per week.
That figure would be considerably higher than Newcastle United’s top earners and while it could be offset by the fact he is a free transfer, agent fees will also bump up the price.
United, Queens Park Rangers, Fiorentina and Wolfsburg have all been linked with the 28-year-old Ligue 1 goal-getter.
But with the transfer window now beginning to hot up, Gomis said: “I never thought only of money.
“I could move to Russia where I was offered to double my salary.”
However, Gomis all but moved out a move to a rival Ligue 1 club.
He said: “Staying in France?
“I do not think so.
“Apart Paris or Monaco and I doubt they make me an offer.
“I can find something else, a new culture.”
Newcastle boss Alan Pardew made it clear he wanted to sign Gomis last summer.
He said: “We have expressed an interest in Gomis.
“We think that he’s a player who has great potential.
“He’s a French international who’s played at the highest level for his club.”