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It is believed that Newcastle coach, Chris Hughton, is looking
for a striker to add to his squad before the transfer window closes on August
31. And Nigerian international and Everton striker, Victor Anichebe has been
picked out to be the ideal player to score the goals and keep Newcastle United
in the Premier League.

The Magpies have made an enquiry for the 22-year-old, posing the
Toffees a dilemma over whether to cash in on a player whose contract is due to
expire next summer. An offer of £1.5m is on the table for the man who has been
described as a ‘traditional’ centre forward.

Anichebe, who has been in Everton since 2003 has said he is
happy at Everton and willing to stay put, but he may have to change his mind
very soon, as the club’s preference for Louis Saha, the arrival of Jermaine
Beckford and the likelihood that Yakubu Aiyegbeni will stay make his chances
very slim.

As things stand, Anichebe, who missed the Toffees’ season opener
at Blackburn on Sunday due to knee injury, will be free to talk to other clubs
from January and leave on a free transfer at the end of the season.

Versatile player

Newcastle, who are seeking extra attacking firepower, can offer
him the chance to forge a partnership with Andy Carroll at St James’ Park.
Although his goal scoring record is modest at best, his versatility – being
able to play as a striker, an attacking midfielder and a right winger at
Everton – is another attraction for Newcastle’s gaffer. Newcastle’s policy of
playing Carroll as a lone striker away from home could be adapted to
accommodate Anichebe cutting in from the right wing in a 4-3-3 formation.

Anichebe made his debut for Nigeria on March 26, 2008 in an
Olympic games qualifying match against South Africa. He came off the bench to
score the final goal in a 3-0 victory for Nigeria. He made his first start for
Nigeria alongside fellow Everton player Yakubu in a friendly against Austria on
27 May 2008 being replaced at half time.

In other transfer stories, Belgian side Club Brugge are rumoured
to be contemplating signing 2007 U-17 World champion, Rabiu Ibrahim after his
transfer VVV Venlo in the Netherlands collapsed, due to disagreements over
personal terms.

Nigeria’s captain to the 2010 World Cup, Joseph Yobo could also be switching
clubs as he is now fifth choice centre back behind Sylvain Distin, Phil
Jagielka, John Heitinga and Tony Hibbert.