Junior Hoilett
Position	winger
P.O.B.	Ontario, Canada
D.O.B	5/06/90
Height	5' 08
Club	Blackburn
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Newcastle United could be set to lodge a bid for Blackburn Rovers winger Junior Hoilett according to Harry Harris at ESPNsoccernet.

Hoilett, 21, has impressed for Blackburn this season, despite the club's poor form that sees them bottom of the Premier League table.

It has been reported that interest in the Canada international is mounting with Blackburn alleged to be open to a deal, aware they could lose the forward for nothing in the summer when his contract expires.

The likes of Tottenham have been mentioned as potential suitors, and now Newcastle appear to have joined the race to acquire his signature.

A source told ESPNsoccernet: "Newcastle might be the club who make a move for Hoilett, that is the buzz around Blackburn at the moment."

Such is Blackburn's financial plight that the club need to sell before attempting to add to their squad, and an asking price of £7 million for Hoilett could pave the way for additions.