Jets set to sign former Premier League player

Newcastle Jets look set to sign former Norwich City midfielder and Ireland international Wes Hoolahan.

Wes Hoolahan during his stint with Norwich City Source: Getty Images

The 37-year-old had been training with League Two outfit Cambridge United but turned down a contract offer from them in favour of a move to the A-League, The Irish Sun reports.

He spent last season with West Bromwich Albion after a decade at Norwich City, making over 300 appearances. He is believed to have been considering a move Down Under after leaving Norwich.

Cambridge coach Colin Calderwood was hopeful of keeping the midfielder but accepted he was moving to the A-League.

“There’s a nice opportunity for him, we’ve got no hold on him," he said.

“We wish him all the best, it’s a blow for us. Every indication was that he was going to be a very important factor in helping us achieve what we want to achieve this season.

“I really enjoyed having him around the environment and he’s definitely helped everyone.”