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Wanderers are refusing to give up hope on re-signing Sammy Ameobi on loan from Newcastle United.
The winger returned to Tyneside after the 2-2 draw against Coventry City and The Bolton News understands the Championship club are refusing to release him again unless his loan fee for the first half of the campaign is paid up in full.
Ameobi is unlikely to feature for Rafa Benitez and is keen to remain in the North West, where he has become a fan-favourite in the last few months.
Whites chairman Ken Anderson held talks with Magpies officials last night hoping to reach an agreement but the 24-year-old is unlikely to be back at the Macron in time to face Crystal Palace in the FA Cup this weekend.
Parkinson admits he may have to look elsewhere if he is unsuccessful in striking a deal with the Toon.
“Sammy will go back there this week and have a chat with them,” he told The Bolton News. “We always wanted to address the situation after the Coventry game because Ken has been away.
“We will have a chat and try to get a deal done but if we can’t then we’ll try and get somebody else in.
“We’d like to keep him because he’s been excellent for us. But if finances don’t dictate then we’ll have to find another player who can give us equal benefit.
“It’s the same situation for James. Ken has spoken to Wolves and we’ve had dialogue with Newcastle – I think there has been some issues with the money etc.
“But we will resolve it because the aim is to make sure the squad stays strong.”
Parkinson was delighted to see Max Clayton come on for his first league game since November to grab a 91st-minute equaliser at the Ricoh Arena which kept Wanderers in second place.
“It is like having a quality new striker,” he said of the youngster, who had played just five minutes of football this season. “He has been waiting patiently since pre-season but the lads are delighted in there because of all the hard work he’s done.
“Max has courage around the box to take opportunities and his movement is good. He can sniff out chances like that.”
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The winger returned to Tyneside after the 2-2 draw against Coventry City and The Bolton News understands the Championship club are refusing to release him again unless his loan fee for the first half of the campaign is paid up in full.
Ameobi is unlikely to feature for Rafa Benitez and is keen to remain in the North West, where he has become a fan-favourite in the last few months.
Whites chairman Ken Anderson held talks with Magpies officials last night hoping to reach an agreement but the 24-year-old is unlikely to be back at the Macron in time to face Crystal Palace in the FA Cup this weekend.
Parkinson admits he may have to look elsewhere if he is unsuccessful in striking a deal with the Toon.
“Sammy will go back there this week and have a chat with them,” he told The Bolton News. “We always wanted to address the situation after the Coventry game because Ken has been away.
“We will have a chat and try to get a deal done but if we can’t then we’ll try and get somebody else in.
“We’d like to keep him because he’s been excellent for us. But if finances don’t dictate then we’ll have to find another player who can give us equal benefit.
“It’s the same situation for James. Ken has spoken to Wolves and we’ve had dialogue with Newcastle – I think there has been some issues with the money etc.
“But we will resolve it because the aim is to make sure the squad stays strong.”
Parkinson was delighted to see Max Clayton come on for his first league game since November to grab a 91st-minute equaliser at the Ricoh Arena which kept Wanderers in second place.
“It is like having a quality new striker,” he said of the youngster, who had played just five minutes of football this season. “He has been waiting patiently since pre-season but the lads are delighted in there because of all the hard work he’s done.
“Max has courage around the box to take opportunities and his movement is good. He can sniff out chances like that.”
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