£10m For Pardew Or More 'News of the World' Rubbish?

Last updated : 13 December 2010 By Footy Mad - Editor

.... "Newcastle United owner Mike Ashley has told new Magpies manager Alan Pardew that he will be granted more than £10 million to spend in the January transfer window with full control of any deals."

Former Toon manager Chris Hughton had a meeting with Ashley on the Thursday prior to the West Brom fixture at the Hawthorns and told there was no chance of any money being spent on players in January.

Hughton was sacked, following Newcastle's 3-1 defeat to West Bromwich Albion last Sunday.

Pardew is rumoured to have targeted Los Angeles Galaxy winger Landon Donovan as his first recruit at St James’ Park.