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Ameobi ready to return
Newcastle United, 12:40, August 11, 2008 ,
Newcastle striker Shola Ameobi is set to return to full training this week after a hamstring problem.
The former England Under-21 star's future is looking no nearer to being sorted out but at least he has shaken off the injury he suffered during the pre-season trip to Majorca.
Boss Kevin Keegan confirmed to the Chronicle: "Shola will be back in full training this week after his hamstring injury.
"It is not as bad as we thought when he came off in the first game in Majorca.
"He has started light training and will be back this week."
Ameobi ended last season on loan at Stoke and has been interesting East Anglia rivals Ipswich and Norwich this summer.
Newcastle are trying to conclude the signing of Deportivo La Coruna defender Fabricio Coloccini this week.