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Race hots up Bundesliga hitman
Newcastle United, 15:46, July 30, 2010 ,
Blackburn boss Sam Allardyce is ready to rival Newcastle for Bayern Munich striker Deniz Yilmaz.
Allardyce is desperate to add at least one more striker to his squad ahead of the new Premier League campaign and reports in Germany have linked him with Yilmaz.
The striker has been unable to secure first team football at the Allianz Arena and is now prepared to move on in search of regular action.
"They told me that it is hard for me to get into the first team," said Yilmaz. "My wish is that Bayern do not obstruct my path in trying to play at a higher level."
Newcastle have been linked with Yilmaz for some time but may now lose out in the race if he opts to join Rovers instead.