Alan Smith is being linked with a move away from Newcastle United.
The Sunday Mirror says Smith has started just four of Newcastle's Premier League games this term and the big earner could be allowed to leave in January if the right offer comes in.
The 30-year-old, now operating as a midfielder, cost Newcastle £6m in 2007 and still has 18 months to run on his contract.
Blackburn boss Sam Allardyce and his Bolton counterpart Owen Coyle could both be interested.
