Premier League Rumour Mill: Newcastle want Jasskelainen

Newcastle manager Sam Allardyce wants Jussi Jasskelainen to replace Shay Given if he leave St James' Park.

The Magpies boss feats his Republic of Ireland goalkeeper is on his way because he is sticking with inform Steve Harper between the posts.

Jaaskelainen has been with Bolton for a decade but is stalling on a new contract and would be tempted by the chance to be reunited with former Reebok Stadium boss Allardyce.

Given's future with the Toon Army could change is he regains the No.1 jersey and he may decide to stay on Tyneside.

But Allardyce knows Jasskelainen is a more than adequate replacement if the Irishman ups sticks.

Sunderland boss Roy Keane is also making plans to make moves in the transfer market and is interested in former Manchester City winger Kiki Musampa while Manchester United boss Sir Alex Ferguson is considering midfield reinforcements after admitting £17m summer signing Anderson is taking time to settle in at Old Trafford.

Swindon have put a £2m price tag on Slovakian keeper Peter Brezovan, who is on trial at Everton and Nottingham Forest still want Birmingham midfielder Neil Danns.

Rumour of the day: Gillingham will decide between former Leicester boss Martin Allen, ex-Portsmouth and Hearts manager Graham Rix and one-time Blackburn manager Brian Kidd to fill the managerial vacancy at Priestfield.

No chance: Manchester City boss Sven-Goran Eriksson has abandoned a swoop for Michael Owen after being put off by his price-tag, wages and injury record.