Newcastle United have been offered West Ham United striker Andy Carroll by agents.
The Journal says Carroll's name has been thrown into the mix by an intermediary in recent weeks.
But United have not made a formal approach for the forward and sources close to Carroll have rubbished talk of him leaving Upton Park.
His wage demands would, of course, be an issue at a club where he would easily be the top earner.
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