Newcastle warn Bolton over striker bid

Newcastle boss Chris Hughton has warned new Bolton counterpart Owen Coyle not to bother making a bid for striker Andy Carroll.

Coyle is reported to be considering a £2million offer for the Gateshead-born 21-year-old following his emergence as a genuine first-team player this season.

But Hughton, who warned off Stoke when they showed interest in the player during the run-up to the January transfer window, said on Friday: "He is not for sale."

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