Andy Carroll and Newcastle United Are a Perfect Fit for January Move
By BR UK News , Featured Columnist
To say that things have not gone smoothly for Andy Carroll since leaving Newcastle United in January 2011 would be an understatement.
The striker joined Liverpool at the same time as Luis Suarez as Kenny Dalglish spent the £50 million gained from the transfer of Fernando Torres to Chelsea.
But it was the Uruguay international who would go on to become a major Premier League star as Carroll failed to make his mark and live up to his £35 million price tag.
After 18 months at Anfield, Dalglish's successor, Brendan Rodgers, allowed Carroll to join West Ham United on loan.
The England international went on to sign a permanent deal with the Upton Park club, but his time in east London has been hampered by injuries.
Despite his problems, Alan Oliver of the Sunday People has reported that Newcastle are monitoring Carroll's recovery from surgery on an ankle injury.
According to the article, the forward was the subject of preliminary Newcastle talks in the summer before picking up an injury in pre-season.
However, even if Carroll returns to full fitness soon, he will be facing a fight to return to the West Ham starting XI, with Enner Valencia and Diafra Sakho enjoying fruitful starts to the campaign for Sam Allardyce's team.
With the Magpies struggling at the foot of the Premier League and manager Alan Pardew under increasing pressure, the possibility of Carroll returning to the club where he scored 31 times in 80 league appearances is a hugely appealing one.
Believability Meter: High
It is arguable that Carroll and Newcastle are made for each other.
The striker has failed to find the form or fitness that saw Liverpool break the transfer record for a move between British clubs in 2011.
Newcastle are in need of a threat up front and Carroll fits the bill. Expect a loan move in January ahead of a permanent switch.