Newcastle are considering a move to re-sign Andy Carroll at the end of the season on a free transfer after his West Ham contract expires.
The striker scored 11 goals in 19 Premier League appearances for the Magpies in the 2010/11 season before signing for Liverpool for £35m.
Carroll has been at West Ham since 2012, but with his contract expiring this summer a return to St James' Park could be on the cards.
West Ham have the option to extend the striker's contract by another two years but Carroll could leave on a free at the end of the season if the Hammers opt against retaining the 30-year-old.