... today Anelka claims he is heading back to the Premiership and has agreed to join Bolton on a four-year deal.
The French striker is currently at Turkish side Fenerbahce, and now that Newcastle know he is back on the market, could we see a late bid? Obviously Newcastle would be a better option than the Trotters, and the play said a year ago he was "desperate to join the Magpies".
Anelka: "My wish is to return to the Premier League and it could materialise soon.' I have an agreement with Bolton on the basis of a four-year contract.
"I hope everything will be finalised early next week.