Ameobi knows his Geordie career is at the crossroads and that a move away from Tyneside looks most likely.
But Roeder has a financial limit at cash-strapped Norwich City, and the ex-England under-21 international could be pushing the boat out that little too far with a bid.
Middlesbrough are said to be interested, and Roeder cannot compete with the Smogs on a financial level, and it is highly unlikely Ameobi would drop down to the Championship when a Premiership club is willing to give him top flight football.
Sam Allardyce has already told the Canaries they can forget about a loan deal, and he will stand firm.
Sam has cash limits himself, so he will hardly let Ameobi go on compassionate grounds.