Andy Carroll arrives at Newcastle ahead of proposed move back to St James' Park

Andy Carroll could be heading back to Newcastle

Andy Carroll has arrived at St James' Park ahead of a possible move back to Newcastle.

Sky Sports News understands the striker has been receptive to the idea of a return to his former club and would be willing to take a pay cut to fit into the wage structure.

Newcastle could sign him after the window closes at 5pm due to the fact the forward is a free agent.

Carroll joined Liverpool in January 2011

Gateshead-born Carroll came through the ranks at Newcastle and made his debut for the club as a 17-year-old.

He scored 33 goals in 90 appearances before a British-record breaking £35m move to Liverpool in the 2011 January Transfer Window.

2:38 Former Newcastle manager Steve McClaren believes Andy Carroll's potential return to Newcastle could improve the atmosphere around the club. Former Newcastle manager Steve McClaren believes Andy Carroll's potential return to Newcastle could improve the atmosphere around the club.

Carroll joined West Ham on a permanent deal in 2013 after spending the previous season on loan with the Hammers.

But the 30-year-old left West Ham as a free agent earlier this summer after an injury-plagued spell in east London where he managed just 84 Premier League starts and scored 33 goals in seven-and-a-half years.

Carroll could become Newcastle's sixth signing of the summer with the club having already completed deals for Emil Krafth, Joelinton, Jetro Willems, Allan Saint-Maximin and Kyle Scott.

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