Bolton Wanderers defender Danny Shittu is being linked with Newcastle United.
The Nigeria international is ready to leave the Reebok after the World Cup.
The Journal says Toon boss Chris Hughton may yet revive his interest in N Shittu to fill the back-up centre-back slot that Fitz Hall occupied in the final months of last season.
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