Newcastle United eye Mark Noble swoop?

Newcastle United are reportedly lining up a summer move for West Ham United midfielder Mark Noble.

The 27-year-old worked with current Magpies boss Alan Pardew when the manager was in charge of West Ham from 2003 to 2006.

Newcastle are now expected to make an approach for Noble during the coming weeks, according to the Daily Star.

Noble, who is understood to be valued at around £8m, has two years remaining on his contract at Upton Park.