Guest loonietoonie Posted May 14, 2008 Share Posted May 14, 2008 SkySports.com also claims that Paris Saint Germain and Ivory Coast defender Amara Diane would jump at the chance of a move to St.James' Park this summer. Diane, 25, who has already been linked with the Magpies, reportedly said: "Kevin Keegan is a dream coach, his team always plays offensive football and playing in England would be a great opportunity. "I know there is some contact between the two clubs and if an agreement is reached, I will go to Newcastle. "To play with Michael Owen would be great and there is also Obafemi Martins who is a top striker. "The Premier League is attractive and some of my Ivorian friends are there so I would be in good company." www.nufc.co.uk Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave Posted May 14, 2008 Share Posted May 14, 2008 That'll just be .cock's rumour round-up I assume? Means nowt. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jamie87 Posted May 14, 2008 Share Posted May 14, 2008 Diane, get him in. Can't really be turning our nose up at people. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave Posted May 14, 2008 Share Posted May 14, 2008 Sounds like a girl. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
James Posted May 14, 2008 Share Posted May 14, 2008 .cock don't even know what position he plays in. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rich Posted May 14, 2008 Share Posted May 14, 2008 That'll just be .cock's rumour round-up I assume? Means nowt. Direct quotes from the player though, which is more than we've had from anyone else so far. He says the clubs have had contact. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rich Posted May 14, 2008 Share Posted May 14, 2008 Might be a fall-back option if the more high-profile deals don't come off? 25 years old, from abroad, seems to fit the bill. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
relámpago blanco Posted May 14, 2008 Share Posted May 14, 2008 Diane, get him in. Can't really be turning our nose up at people. Aye might as well resign Carr as well with your 'if he can kick a ball/man and has played in professional sport sign him' policy. I really dont rate Diane seen him a few times in Le Championat. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skirge Posted May 14, 2008 Share Posted May 14, 2008 Seems certain that we have been in touch with PSG, and he does seem very keen to come. SSN got it on too. http://www.skysports.com/story/0,19528,11678_3564888,00.html Diane happy with Toon talk PSG ace admits interest Paris Saint Germain star Amara Diane has admitted he would jump at the chance to join Newcastle United. The Ivory Coast star has been linked with a move to Tyneside after Kevin Keegan checked on him personally earlier this month. The 25-year-old has now told skysports.com that he would love to make the move to England. "Kevin Keegan is a dream coach, his team always plays offensive football and playing in England would be a great opportunity," he told skysports.com. "I know there is some contact between the two clubs and if an agreement is reached, I will go to Newcastle. "To play with Michael Owen would be great and there is also Obafemi Martins who is a top striker. "The Premier League is attractive and some of my Ivorian friends are there so I would be in good company." Newcastle are seemingly taking a keen interest in the French market with St Etienne's Bafetimbi Gomis also thought to high on Keegan's list of targets. Keegan is understood to have been in France last weekend to check on potential new signings and he attended the PSG-St Etienne clash with both Diane and Gomis playing - but neither scored. ALSO Kapo story's Newcastle United plan £5million Blues swoop 07:24 May, 14, 2008 Newcastle United Football Club are weighing up an offer for Olivier Kapo. The France international enjoyed a fine debut season in England with Birmingham City following a £3million move from Juventus, and the Blues know relegation could force them into a sale this summer. A number of clubs have already been linked with the 27-year-old, yet Kevin Keegan is hoping to stave off all competition for the midfield player by offering £5million as soon as the window reopens. This certainly sounds like an exciting signing for the Magpies, but what do you United fans think – do you reckon Kapo could come in and make a real impact at St James Park next season? OH AND Newcastle United look at £5million Hammers star 06:30 May, 13, 2008 Newcastle United Football Club are weighing up an offer for Luis Boa Morte. Kevin Keegan is desperate to add more flair to his squad during the summer transfer window, and he feels he could get the most out of the unsettled West Ham United midfielder. "I've got another two years on my contract," Boa Morte told the News of the World at the weekend. "I can't say I'm completely happy at West Ham United. In the end we'll see." It is believed Keegan will offer £3million for the Portugal international, who arrived at Upton Park just last January when he moved from Fulham for a reported £5million. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave Posted May 14, 2008 Share Posted May 14, 2008 Don't forget we got Rozehnal from PSG. So he must be shit and we should avoid him. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
James Posted May 14, 2008 Share Posted May 14, 2008 Might be a fall-back option if the more high-profile deals don't come off? 25 years old, from abroad, seems to fit the bill. Club are very short of numbers up front assuming Shola goes. You have to remember that the current fourth choice striker is Smith and you'd hope we got rid of him too. Consider the players Keegan used to have up front (although the players are different in terms of attributes, they have vaguely) similar stature: Shearer = Owen Ferdinand = Viduka Asprilla = Martins Beardsley = ? Kitson = ? Huckerby = Carroll Ginola = ? Watson = Smith Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave Posted May 14, 2008 Share Posted May 14, 2008 Someone will assume you're saying Viduka is as good as Ferdinand was on that post. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dinho lad Posted May 14, 2008 Share Posted May 14, 2008 Diane, get him in. Can't really be turning our nose up at people. Aye might as well resign Carr as well with your 'if he can kick a ball/man and has played in professional sport sign him' policy. I really dont rate Diane seen him a few times in Le Championat. I think he's a decent player. but if that's the standard we're gonna buy for every player....then we're not going anywhere next season. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
SUPERTOON Posted May 14, 2008 Share Posted May 14, 2008 Boa Morte mackems.gif Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
James Posted May 14, 2008 Share Posted May 14, 2008 Someone will assume you're saying Viduka is as good as Ferdinand was on that post. Aye, to clarify, I'm comparing status as opposed to actual quality. Shola would have been under the Kitson category, so perhaps if we do have loadsa money, we are looking to upgrade Shola. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
SUPERTOON Posted May 14, 2008 Share Posted May 14, 2008 Anyone know if Nicky Shorey is out of contract we have been linked with him today for 2.5 million but some people reckon he is out of contract Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Menace Posted May 14, 2008 Share Posted May 14, 2008 Wouldn't mind Kapo, as for Boa Morte. Cor Blimey. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
eggybread Posted May 14, 2008 Share Posted May 14, 2008 apart from his hammer of a left foot i dont really rate kapo and unsure of what benefit he would bring to the first team however if we lose N'zogbia/duff he would be useful squad player, imagine he would want regular first team football though Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
SUPERTOON Posted May 14, 2008 Share Posted May 14, 2008 apart from his hammer of a left foot i dont really rate kapo and unsure of what benefit he would bring to the first team however if we lose N'zogbia/duff he would be useful squad player, imagine he would want regular first team football though The youth lads would love him they might get a free car if anyone doesnt know what im talking about im on about the 30 grand mercades he bought his boot boy at Brum Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
thomas Posted May 14, 2008 Share Posted May 14, 2008 Gomis and now Diane. Think we're doing the right thing looking at buying French. Caught a lot of Ligue 1 this year and of the continental leagues I think it's very, very close to the English game in terms of blend of physicality and skill. Don't think players coming in would have too much adapting to do on the pitch. I do rate the Bundesliga in that respect too but either we're reluctant to buy from them or they're reluctant to sell, I don't know. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest xtinct Posted May 14, 2008 Share Posted May 14, 2008 Anyone know if Nicky Shorey is out of contract we have been linked with him today for 2.5 million but some people reckon he is out of contract 1 year left Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baggio Posted May 14, 2008 Share Posted May 14, 2008 Linked with Nicky Shorey for 2.5 million In the Daily star so rubbish probably Nicky Shorey will lead a mass exodus from relegated Reading by joining Newcastle in a cut-price £2.5million deal. He would be an excellent signing for that money. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest sondre Posted May 14, 2008 Share Posted May 14, 2008 Wouldn't mind Kapo, as for Boa Morte. Cor Blimey. this. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rich Posted May 14, 2008 Share Posted May 14, 2008 Seems a good pro, Shorey, certainly wouldn't mind us getting him. Does seem a very "Southern" sort of bloke though (not meant offensively, for once), so dunno if he'd fancy a move up here if there were other options in London open to him. People will worry about Jose, but the fact is that we need a left-back, and it makes sense to sign the best one we can possibly get (the best in the opinion of the scouts/Keegan, not us lot, I mean.) Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baggio Posted May 14, 2008 Share Posted May 14, 2008 Shorey is a good corner taker too, much better than anything we've currently got. He's managed to get 9 assists in the league which is pretty impressive for a left back. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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