Newcastle join Blackpool in race to sign Jason Puncheon from Southampton

15 March 2011 00:14
Newcastle will rival Blackpool in the race for forward Jason Puncheon. [LNB]The 24-year-old is on loan at Bloomfield Road and has scored twice since joining from Southampton on transfer deadline day. [LNB]Southampton value Puncheon at around ?500,000.[LNB] Packs a punch: The forward has netted twice following his loan move[LNB]Meanwhile, Blackpool goalkeeper Matt Gilks looked set to return after four months out with a broken kneecap, but has suffered a fresh injury setback. Gilks played for the reserves against Chelsea on Monday but hurt a calf as they lost 7-2.[LNB] Pardew puts contract talks with Newcastle stars on hold until end of seasonBoro bring in Sweden keeper Sandqvist but crocked Lita faces long spell on the sidelinesBlackburn plot summer swoop for Bendtner as Venky's bid to flex financial muscleBlackpool fight to stop key midfielder Vaughan leaving on free transfer [LNB]  Explore more:Places: Newcastle

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