Lover offers nothing new (3)
I believe the answer is:
fan
'lover' is the definition.
('fan' can be a synonym of 'lover')
'nothing new' is the wordplay.
'nothing' becomes 'fa' (**).
'new' becomes 'n'.
'fa'+'n'='FAN'
'offers' is the link.
(Other definitions for fan that I've seen before include "Great enthusiast" , "Keen follower; cooler" , "Devotee; ventilator" , "Lady Windermere's - -" , "Ardent admirer" .)