Sam Allardyce has mentioned three players who he tried and failed to bring to Newcastle during his brief stay on Tyneside.

The list of Newcastle injuries gets no shorter but Everton are looking in similar trouble ahead of Sunday’s clash at St.James’ Park.

Sam Allardyce has revealed that Mike Ashley’s arrival blocked three star signings that could have transformed Newcastle United.

Alan Pardew, “To finish above Chelsea and Everton, and they are going to feature next season with that front two (Jelavic and Fellaini), is a tough ask”.