West Bromwich Albion won't give Crystal Palace a clear run at former Newcastle United striker Shola Ameobi.
The Mirror says Eagles boss Alan Pardew wants his former Newcastle star after failing to agree a deal for Blackburn's £5million-rated forward Rudy Gestede.
Ameobi, 33, is a free agent after leaving Turkish side Gaziantep - with the Baggies also very keen.
Palace fans have been calling for a new striker this January but did see Marouane Chamakh return from injury to score twice in Saturday's FA Cup win at Southampton.
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