Alan Pardew is reportedly interested in bringing Prodigal Son Andy Carroll back to Newcastle United.

The Sunday People report that Pardew is prepared to offer West Ham £15m for the 25-year-old striker who scored just twice in an injury-hit campaign in east London last season.

Since his £35m move from Newcastle to Liverpool the powerful No 9 has struggled with the pressure of his price tag and injuries.

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Since that move in January 2011, Carroll has scored just 15 goals in 83 matches - in his final six months on Tyneside he scored 11 in 19 Premier League matches.

Carroll's wages could provide a stumbling block for the Magpies, with Carroll believed to be earning around £120,000-per-week at Upton Park.

He is also reportedly happy living in and around London with his The Only Way is Essex girlfriend Billi Mucklow.

Shape Created with Sketch. Newcastle United: Potential transfer targets Show all 10 left Created with Sketch. right Created with Sketch. Shape Created with Sketch. Newcastle United: Potential transfer targets 1/10 Emmanuel Riviere A versatile striker who can also operate on the wings, Emmanuel Riviere filled in admirably for Radamel Falcao after the Colombian star got injured for Monaco last season. Only 24, Riviere would take time to adapt to the Premier League but has the potential to develop into an exciting goalscorer. GETTY IMAGES 2/10 Darren Bent The former Sunderland striker has had a torrid time since leaving the Black Cats, enjoying just one good season at Aston Villa before losing his scoring touch. With the future of Papiss Cisse still a doubt, Alan Pardew may feel he wants a proven Premier League goalscorer. GETTY IMAGES 3/10 Mohamed Diame Powerful West Ham midfielder Mohamed Diame is being lined up by plenty of suitors this summer, but appears happy in east London. The Senegalese midfielder fits the mould of strong and fast midfielders who can carry the ball - he has an eye for goal, too Getty Images 4/10 Ryan Shawcross Fabricio Coloccini seems much more settled now than he was back in January but Newcastle still need another quality centre-back alongside their Argentinian skipper. Steven Taylor can often be a liability, while Mike Williamson is no more than a backup. Shawcross has England ambitions and may feel a move to a 'bigger' team would help his chances. 5/10 Jack Rodwell Jack Rodwell is miserable in Manchester and while he is not good enough to break into a City team containing Yaya Toure and Fernandinho, he is more than capable of starring regularly in the Premier League. It would be a real coup if they could pull it off, but young English talent always costs a premium. GETTY IMAGES 6/10 Bafetimbi Gomis A long term target of Newcastle, Gomis has the strength and aerial ability that would make him perfectly suited to the hustle and bustle of English football. He sometimes suffers from a lackadaisical style on the pitch, but he has scored more than 20 goals in each of the last three seasons. GETTY IMAGES 7/10 Victor Ibarbo Quick, tall and strong the Colombian winger prived a constant handful in the Cagliari side last season, though he does drift in and out of matches. The signing of Cabella probably means an Ibarbo deal is unlikely, but should Moussa Sissoko leave, Pardew will need another wide man. Getty Images 8/10 Carl Jenkinson Was mooted to be part of the deal that will see Mathieu Debuchy eventually join Arsenal, the arrival of Daryl Janmaat likely means a deal for Jenkinson is off. Although his game is quite raw, he is young and able to play across the back four, meaning he would become an invaluable squad player were he to sign. 9/10 Loic Remy Remy was a standout performer while on loan from QPR and was the club's top scorer with 13 goals. While Newcastle would love him back, his performances have drawn the attention of other clubs with Arsenal interested. QPR will also be desperate to hang onto him as they attempt to stay in the Premier League after promotion. Getty Images 10/10 Andy Carroll Could the prodigal son return? It seems unlikely with the striker seemingly loving life in east London (and with a girlfriend in Essex) but Carroll's form has never been as good as it was in those months before he moved for £35m to Liverpool. GETTY IMAGES 1/10 Emmanuel Riviere A versatile striker who can also operate on the wings, Emmanuel Riviere filled in admirably for Radamel Falcao after the Colombian star got injured for Monaco last season. Only 24, Riviere would take time to adapt to the Premier League but has the potential to develop into an exciting goalscorer. GETTY IMAGES 2/10 Darren Bent The former Sunderland striker has had a torrid time since leaving the Black Cats, enjoying just one good season at Aston Villa before losing his scoring touch. With the future of Papiss Cisse still a doubt, Alan Pardew may feel he wants a proven Premier League goalscorer. GETTY IMAGES 3/10 Mohamed Diame Powerful West Ham midfielder Mohamed Diame is being lined up by plenty of suitors this summer, but appears happy in east London. The Senegalese midfielder fits the mould of strong and fast midfielders who can carry the ball - he has an eye for goal, too Getty Images 4/10 Ryan Shawcross Fabricio Coloccini seems much more settled now than he was back in January but Newcastle still need another quality centre-back alongside their Argentinian skipper. Steven Taylor can often be a liability, while Mike Williamson is no more than a backup. Shawcross has England ambitions and may feel a move to a 'bigger' team would help his chances. 5/10 Jack Rodwell Jack Rodwell is miserable in Manchester and while he is not good enough to break into a City team containing Yaya Toure and Fernandinho, he is more than capable of starring regularly in the Premier League. It would be a real coup if they could pull it off, but young English talent always costs a premium. GETTY IMAGES 6/10 Bafetimbi Gomis A long term target of Newcastle, Gomis has the strength and aerial ability that would make him perfectly suited to the hustle and bustle of English football. He sometimes suffers from a lackadaisical style on the pitch, but he has scored more than 20 goals in each of the last three seasons. GETTY IMAGES 7/10 Victor Ibarbo Quick, tall and strong the Colombian winger prived a constant handful in the Cagliari side last season, though he does drift in and out of matches. The signing of Cabella probably means an Ibarbo deal is unlikely, but should Moussa Sissoko leave, Pardew will need another wide man. Getty Images 8/10 Carl Jenkinson Was mooted to be part of the deal that will see Mathieu Debuchy eventually join Arsenal, the arrival of Daryl Janmaat likely means a deal for Jenkinson is off. Although his game is quite raw, he is young and able to play across the back four, meaning he would become an invaluable squad player were he to sign. 9/10 Loic Remy Remy was a standout performer while on loan from QPR and was the club's top scorer with 13 goals. While Newcastle would love him back, his performances have drawn the attention of other clubs with Arsenal interested. QPR will also be desperate to hang onto him as they attempt to stay in the Premier League after promotion. Getty Images 10/10 Andy Carroll Could the prodigal son return? It seems unlikely with the striker seemingly loving life in east London (and with a girlfriend in Essex) but Carroll's form has never been as good as it was in those months before he moved for £35m to Liverpool. GETTY IMAGES

Newcastle have already moved for Remy Cabella, Emmanuel Riviere, Siem de Jong, Daryl Janmaat, Ayoze Perez and Jack Colback this summer as they look to improve on a dismal second half to last season that sparked fan protests.

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