According to reports from the Midlands, Derby County could turn to United teenager Andy Carroll as Paul Jewell looks to rebuild the Rams' strikeforce.
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The Rams ended their pursuit of Sheffield United's Rob Hulse on Saturday and want 19-year-old Carroll to partner the ex-Leeds striker.
The 6ft 3ins Toon target man became the youngest Newcastle player to play in Europe when he made his debut for the club as a late substitute against Palermo in November, 2006 at the age of 17 years and 300 days.
Carroll scored his first senior goal in a 2-0 friendly win over Juventus last July and was praised by Italian goalkeeper Gianluigi Buffon, who tipped the striker for big things.
Carroll said last week he wants to stay at St James' Park, and Newcastle legend Bob Moncur said: "The youngster who shines at Newcastle is Carroll, and we must tie him to the club."