Shola Ameobi is being tracked by West Bromwich Albion, Hull City and Crystal Palace after the 33-year-old was released from a contract with Turkish side, Gaziantep.
The three Premier League clubs are all keen to bring in an experienced striker and Ameobi would be available for free.
Alan Pardew signed Yaya Sanogo on loan from Arsenal but knows 6ft 3in Ameobi very well from their days at Newcastle United, while Tony Pulis is desperate to sign a centre-forward to support Saido Berahino.
Steve Bruce is also on the lookout for options up front and the lack of a fee makes Ameobi, who scored 79 goals in 397 games on Tyneside, a more appetising proposition.
He scored four goals in 11 games for Gaziantep but the club suffered financial difficulties and Ameobi cut his spell short.
As he is a free agent, he can join a Premier League club after the January window has closed.