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Alan Pardew says he has been encouraged by Mike Ashley after revealing the Newcastle United owner wants to see a more attacking team at St James’ Park next season.

The United boss suggested he will be backed in the summer transfer window.

And after a disastrous spell of having director of football Joe Kinnear working above him, Pardew seems to be rebuilding his rapport with Ashley.

He said “He is very much aware. The one thing Mike likes in his teams is them to be on the front foot and trying to win the game.

“I don’t think he likes tactics where teams set out to defend deep and look to nick something, it’s not the way he is. It’s not his style and it’s certainly not my style.

“We have talked about that, so that bodes well.

“He knows we need some attacking options.”