Newcastle United prospect Shane Ferguson is understood to be the subject of interest from Championship clubs West Ham United and Barnsley.
The Northern Ireland international is wanted on loan by the Irons, while Barnsley are also keen on keeping their relationship with the Magpies in operation having already borrowed Nile Ranger earlier this term.
Sam Allardyce needn’t have looked further than his captain and former Toon star Kevin Nolan to get a glowing reference on the talents the of 20-year-old, after working with the youngster last season when the Derry lad burst on to the scene under Chris Hughton.
However, whether Newcastle will sanction any loan move for one of their best young players remains to be seen, given he is so close to the first-team pool and only a couple of injuries or suspensions away from getting his chance.
Ferguson has just recovered from a thigh injury sustained while on international duty with the Northern Ireland Under-21s but is now fully fit for selection.
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