And with Harper now 36, it looks as though Newcastle would consider the deal.
West Ham’s England goalkeeper Robert Green is also under consideration but Sam Allardyce wants to keep hold of the player.
Carson is close to signing for Turkish side Bursaspor and both Green and Harper have come under their radar.
Carson has already met delegates of the Turkish club after being helicoptored to the club's training facilities for a guided tour.
Also under consideration is a rather more ambitious move for Manchester City’s Shay Given, but they would struggle to match his wages.
NEWCASTLE UTD FIXTURES:-
Saturday 13th August 2011
Newcastle United v Arsenal 15:00
Saturday 20th August 2011
Sunderland v Newcastle United 15:00
Saturday 27th August 2011
Newcastle United v Fulham 15:00
Saturday 10th September 2011
Queens Park Rangers v Newcastle United 15:00
Saturday 17th September 2011
Aston Villa v Newcastle United 15:00
Saturday 24th September 2011
Newcastle United v Blackburn Rovers 15:00
Saturday 01st October 2011
Wolverhampton Wanderers v Newcastle United 15:00
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