Newcastle United have taken Peter Lovenkrands on trial.

The former Rangers star, 28, was set to return to Glasgow to train following his release by Schalke but is now heading for Tyneside.

Magpies assistant manager Chris Hughton said: "He's out of contract but he is coming in for us to have a look at.

"He is an experienced player with pace. So I think it gives us an opportunity to look at him.

"There is work going on behind the scenes to bring in the two or three players we need."