Andy Carroll has declared he's ready to sign new terms with Newcastle United.

The 30-year-old striker returned to St James' Park in the summer on an initial 12-month pay-as-you-play deal.

"I want to stay as long as possible. I'm happy. I haven't spoken to anybody about contracts and I won't," Carroll said ahead of Leicester's New Year's Day visit to Tyneside.

"I will just see how it goes."

Carroll has made 12 Premier League appearances this season since he returned from ankle surgery in September as he aims to persuade the Newcastle hierarchy to win a longer deal.