Magpies accept offer for Carroll

Newcastle have accepted a club-record offer from Liverpool for striker Andy Carroll, Liverpool have confirmed on their official website.

Liverpool have had a club-record bid for Newcastle striker Andy Carroll accepted by the north-east club.

The figure is believed to be in the region of £35m after an earlier bid of £30m was turned down.

The news, confirmed by both clubs, seems to pave the way for Reds striker Fernando Torres to make his move to Chelsea for a reported £50m.

Carroll is believed to be on his way to the north west to discuss personal terms with the Reds and undergo a medical.

“Liverpool FC confirmed this afternoon that Newcastle United had accepted a club-record offer for the transfer of Andy Carroll,” the Anfield club said in a statement.

Newcastle confirmed the development in a statement.

The statement said: “A British record transfer fee has been agreed between Newcastle United and Liverpool for Magpies striker Andy Carroll.

“The 22-year-old England international has this afternoon handed in a transfer request, which has reluctantly been accepted by the club, and Carroll is currently in talks with the Reds over a move to Anfield.”