Newcastle turn to South Korea striker Ji Dong-won

28 April 2011 01:26
Newcastle are chasing South Korea striker Ji Dong-won after being rebuffed in an ?8million move for Lorient's Kevin Gameiro, 23.[LNB] Chief scout Graham Carr was in South Korea at the weekend to watch the 19-year-old Ji play for Chunnam Dragons and was reasonably impressed. [LNB] Target: Newcastle sent a scout to watch South Korea's forward Ji Dong-won[LNB]The 6ft 1in teenager had a spell at Reading three seasons ago but struggled to settle. He has since scored five goals in nine internationals.[LNB] Manager Alan Pardew wants at least two new strikers in the summer and remains keen on Cardiff's Jay Bothroyd, 28. [LNB] More woe for Ireland as Newcastle star is ruled out for rest of the seasonPoints mean prizes! Nolan aiming to boost Pardew's coffers with big finish[LNB] [LNB]  Explore more:People: Jay Bothroyd Places: Newcastle, Cardiff, South Korea

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