Championship leaders Stoke City have signed Newcastle striker Shola Ameobi on loan.

The 26-year-old could be eligible to make his Potters debut against Sheffield Wednesday at Hillsborough on Saturday.

Stoke manager Tony Pulis said: "We need to show everyone that we are giving promotion our best shot.

"If you fail by not having a go, then I can understand why people would be frustrated. The chairman understands this and has been brilliant."

Ameobi has been at Newcastle since he was a trainee, signing on with the first-team squad in 2000. Since then he has made over 200 appearances for the club, scoring 46 goals.

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