Rickie Lambert could be offered a chance at Newcastle United Football Club.

Alan Pardew is eager to bolster his squad when the transfer window reopens, and he hopes to be given as much as £10million to spend.

According to The Sunday Sun, the Magpies boss hopes to return to his former club Southampton to pick up Lambert to add to his striking options.

The 28-year-old is in his second season at the League One club, during which time he has scored 35 goals in 63 league appearances.

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