Newcastle United boss Alan Pardew wants to bring Charles N'Zogbia back to the club.
The France international left Toon under a cloud, but Pardew hopes to convince him to return to the Northeast in the summer, says the Daily Star Sunday.
Sunderland boss Steve Bruce is also keen as he seeks a new wing signing.
And Gerard Houllier, the Aston Villa manager, fancies N'Zogbia should he be forced to sell Ashley Young.
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