Newcastle United striker Andy Carroll remains a 'threat' and deserves 'another year' on Tyneside.
That's the view of Magpies legend Steve Howey, who believes 32-year-old can still prove to be an asset in the Premier League next season.
Carroll's current deal at St James' Park is due to expire this summer, and head coach Steve Bruce recently confirmed talks would be held with the academy graduate to determine his future.
The striker has netted once since rejoining Newcastle in 2019, and has struggled for game-time this season despite being available for selection.
Carroll is one of seven players currently set for the exit door, with the likes of Paul Dummett, Federico Fernandez, Dwight Gayle, and Fabian Schar also coming to the end of their deals.
Howey does not believe Carroll is at 'fault' for his reduced impact this season, with Bruce largely utilising the striker as a late substitute.
The pundit believes the former Liverpool forward still has something to offer for the Magpies, and would be 'surprised' if the 32-year-old was not retained for a third season.
Howey told Football Fancast: “I’m surprised that Carroll will be out of contract because me personally, I would keep him for another year, I really would.
"He's been fit this season but just hasn't been given the opportunity to play so that's not his fault.
"It's not his fault that he's not played, that's the manager's fault because all Carroll can do is be fit.
"I still think he's a threat and that centre-backs still won't like playing against him."
