Newcastle United boss Alan Pardew admits he was keen on West Bromwich Albion striker Shane Long.
The Daily Star says Long will be lining up for West Brom against the Geordies at The Hawthorns tomorrow.
Newcastle believed that at £6m, Reading had overpriced the striker, though Pardew doesn't think so now.
"He was in our sights but the valuation was putting us off," he said.