Bolton Wanderers are making a shock move for Newcastle United midfielder Kevin Nolan.

The Daily Mail says Gary Megson has asked Newcastle United if he can take Nolan back to the Reebok Stadium on loan.

Bolton's boss sold the midfielder during the January transfer window for £4.5m but is keen to re-sign him if the Tyneside club want to slash their running costs still further.

Nolan, who would be welcomed by Bolton fans, currently earns £45,000-a-week and Newcastle's owners may be keen to off-load to help their cash flow.