Espanyol striker Jose Maria Callejon catches Alan Pardew's eye

10 March 2011 01:39
Newcastle are weighing up a move for Espanyol striker Jose Maria Callejon. [LNB]The 24-year-old has been watched by several Barclays Premier League sides over the past year, notably Everton and Wigan, and is interested in moving to England this summer. [LNB]Newcastle boss Alan Pardew went to watch the former Real Madrid B team player earlier this month. [LNB] Toon target: Jose Maria Callejon (right)[LNB]The 24-year-old was a prolific scorer while he was at Real, scoring 21 goals in 40 games, as he played as a central striker but Espanyol prefer to utilise his pace and eye for a pass by playing him in a predominantly wide position. [LNB]Pardew is keen to add quality and pace to his side in the summer and Callejon falls into both categories. [LNB]Newcastle also remain keen on Birmingham's Sebastien Larsson, who is a free agent in the summer. [LNB] Newcastle boss Pardew challenges striker Leon to prove he's the BestNewcastle and Sunderland eye Lille's France Under 21 striker Moussa Sow All the latest Newcastle news, features and opinion[LNB]  Explore more:Places: Birmingham, Newcastle, United Kingdom

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