Davies linked with Newcastle

Newcastle are once again being linked with a move for Bolton midfielder Mark Davies as a replacement for Danny Guthrie. Magpies boss Alan Pardew is facing up to the prospect of losing Guthrie on a free transfer in the summer as the player is showing no signs of agreeing a new deal. Aston Villa are poised to swoop for the midfielder, who had a loan spell at the Reebok Stadium before joining Newcastle, and Pardew is lining up possible replacements with the talented Davies high on his wanted list. The midfielder has impressed for Bolton this season despite their struggles and if the worst happens and Wanderers go down, there will be a number of clubs ready to swoop. Davies is likely to stay at the Reebok Stadium if Bolton do survive so any move is on hold until the end of the season when the Trotters know their fate.
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Newcastle planing summer raid for Bolton midfielder

Newcastle are in the hunt to sign Bolton midfielder Mark Davies and could make a move in the summer. The Shield Gazette claim that Newcastle boss Alan Pardew has already drawn up his list of transfer targets for the summer and say the former Wolves man is on it. Davies has been one of the few shining lights in what has been a disappointing season for Wanderers and it comes as no surprise that rival clubs are starting to cast admiring glances towards the Reebok. Trotters boss Owen Coyle rates the 23-year-old very highly and he is sure to reject all offers for the player but much will depend on what division Bolton find themselves in next season. If they manage to beat the drop then Coyle will be in a strong position and should be able to rebuff any bids, but if they are relegated to the Championship then it will be difficult to keep hold.