Newcastle United fear losing Andy Carroll in the summer.

The People says Newcastle have already turned down bids from Stoke City and Wolves for Carroll, and Toon boss Chris Hughton knows the big boys - including Tottenham, Manchester City and Everton - are ready to move in during the summer. He is bracing himself to fight them off.

Under-21 gaffer Stuart Pearce has sent glowing reports to Fabio Capello about Carroll, but Hughton is determined to hang on to the player who he reckons can become one of the finest target men in the country.