Souness ponders move for Anelka

NEWCASTLE could be ready to turn to controversial Frenchman Nicolas Anelka in their desperate search for a new striker.

The former Arsenal, Real Madrid and Manchester City forward is one of the names under consideration by Graeme Souness as the manager seeks to replace Craig Bellamy and Patrick Kluivert.

Souness spent yesterday warding off speculation linking Jermaine Jenas with Arsenal, admitting though that a £20million bid, which is highly unlikely, might be hard to refuse.