Newcastle United are interested in Seattle Sounders striker Clint Dempsey.

The USA international is available for loan in January and hopes to return to the Premier League on a short-term deal.

Newcastle chief Joe Kinnear is hoping to set up a loan transfer for former Fulham and Tottenham striker Dempsey.

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