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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.
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Premier League Rumour Mill: Newcastle want Jasskelainen | the Daily Mail
Given is a better goalkeeper than Harper, and should be used. Given justed
proved with his performance against Arsenal that he deserves the place - despite Harper not deserving to lose it!