Toon striker up for sale
Bolton and QPR are leading the race to sign Nile Ranger with the striker reportedly surplus to requirements at Newcastle United.
According to reports in the north-east, Ranger is set to leave St James' Park this summer despite only signing a new five-year contract last year as boss Alan Pardew freshens up his squad for next season.
The England under-20 international played a key role in helping Newcastle win promotion from the Championship but has had various disciplinary problems and Toon chiefs are understood to have told him a move away from the club would be the best thing for his career.
Newcastle will seek a transfer fee in excess of £1million for the striker with Bolton and newly-promoted QPR both showing an initial interest, although neither club is understood to have made a formal offer yet.
