Bowyer and Southgate Rumours

Today West Ham are linked with Gareth Southgate and Lee Bowyer. Pardew played with Southgate at Crystal Palace and apparently sees the experienced 35-year-old as the ideal signing to guide his young side through their Uefa Cup campaign next year.

Lee Bowyer is apparently keen for a return to London and with Newcastle well served in midfield may be allowed to leave the club. The ex-Hammer has a history of causing trouble off the pitch and has never really fulfilled his potential as a player.