Aston Villa misfit Marlon Harewood lined up for shock return to West Ham

Marlon Harewood could be set for a surprise cut-price move back to West Ham. Hammer time: West Ham could re-sign HarewoodThe former Hammers striker ihad been on loan at Newcastle but Chris Hughton seems in no mood to take him to St James' Park on a permanent basis and the player has been sounded out about an Upton Park return.Gianfranco Zola is working within a restricted budget and would be able to prise him out of Villa Park for a fraction of the £4m that Martin O'Neill spent three years ago.Harewood is out of contract in the summer and, with Carlton Cole still sidelined and Zola's options restricted by the limited finances available, a switch back to the capital could suit both parties.Hull boss Phil Brown may also be interested in a permanent deal if O'Neill sanctions Harewood's departure. Newcastle remain keen on Leeds'  Jermaine Beckford and offering Harewood  the option of an extended stay could depend on the success of that pursuit.  Harewood begs Newcastle boss Hughton to let him stay and finish jobWest Ham boss Zola confident he won't have to sell his top stars this monthWEST HAM UNITED FC

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