Other names being linked with the club today are Butt's Newcastle team mate Michael Owen.
The England international is said to be keen to team up with Emile Heskey in a bid to revive his international career.
Meanwhile Hugo Rodrgio Martinez is also being linked with the club. A four million pound move from Mexican club Necaxa is said tobe close to completion.
Whilst finally, Ecuadorian Cristian Benitez is being linked with a move, despite suffering a broken leg just two months ago.
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