Norwegian wonder boy Per Ciljan Skjelbred is back on Newcastle United's radar.

The Evening Chronicle says an agreement is in place for Skjelbred to sign for United in the next couple of months - depending on circumstances surrounding the ownership of the club.

A source close to Skjelbred said: "The clubs have apparently reached agreement for a January move for Per Ciljan Skjelbred from Rosenborg to Newcastle - if the club is not sold and Joe Kinnear remains manager come January.

"Nothing is official until then."

Skjelbred is rated at £7m and is believed to be a Toon fan, but Bolton, Blackburn, Hull City, Spurs and Aston Villa are all interested in the youngster.