Newcastle United plot £12m double transfer swoop
by Dexter on July 8th, 2008
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The Independent reports that Kevin Keegan is ready to nab two young players in his bid to revitalise the Toon Army.
Newcastle boss Keegan is preparing to leap into action and bag unpronounceable Rosenborg midfielder Per Ciljan Skjelbred, as well as West Ham’s Anton Ferdinand.
Newcastle United have been watching the promising Rosenborg midfielder Per Ciljan Skjelbred, but have not made a bid for the 21-year-old, according to the Norwegian club. Skjelbred, who turned down a contract offer from Liverpool as a teenager, is in favour of a move to St James’ Park as long as the clubs can agree a fee.
Kevin Keegan, the Newcastle manager, and Dennis Wise, the executive director, have also been made aware that Anton Ferdinand could be allowed to leave West Ham United this summer. The Magpies are believed to be willing to pay around £7m for Ferdinand, although West Ham want nearer £10m for the centre-back. (Guardian Online)
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Chris - July 8th, 2008 at 2:37 pm
If West Ham want rid of Ferdinand then there must be good reason. Probably that he’s been found out that he’s just nowhere near as good as (or will ever be) than his brother.
So why would any club pay £10m for him. As I Newcastle fan I hope it’s just rumours that we’re interested in him. I don’t rate him and even £7m is laughable!
fife ftf - July 8th, 2008 at 3:48 pm
Skjelbred, YES
Ferdinand, NO
PLEASE GOD NO!
son of norway - July 8th, 2008 at 3:55 pm
Per C Skjelbred is the most exiting young player in Norway, and he have been that for a couple of years now.
He was Rosenborgs best player in the CL, last year he had a very good season and broke into the national side as well.
Both defensive and offencive his a gifted player, he runs non stop for 90 minutes and with a little more experience he good become a great playmaker for many years to come. Give him a year to adapt, build a stronger body and confidence and he will become a mix of David Batty and Rob Lee.
But the best thing is that he is a die hard Newcastle fan. Since he was a little boy the magpies have been the one and only team for him, so if he gets the chance to sign for us, I think its a done deal even before he sees the contract offer!
I will say he`s mentally like Steven Tayolor, heart outside of the shirt, working his socks off for the team he loves. The opposite of C Ronaldo.
chuck - July 8th, 2008 at 10:40 pm
Cant comment on Skjelbred as I have`nt seen him play, however not that keen on Ferdinand.
Never lived up to early expectations, seems to lose concentration, no where near as good as Rio, doubt he will improve much.
Certainly not worth more than £4 to£5m.
Charlie - July 9th, 2008 at 1:18 am
I wouldn’t pay anywhere near 10mill for Anton. Maybe 5 mill but the only thing keeping the hammers defence together last season was Green.
Mark - July 9th, 2008 at 9:21 am
I like the sound of Skjelbred if they can get him for a reasonable price. Ferdinand however, I can’t see him improving a lot on how good he is now.
the voice of reason - July 9th, 2008 at 7:45 pm
You lot are wrong Talyor Ferdinand central pairing could be the best in the Permiership and both are attacking defenders
back to the old style let in three score four ….hopefully
Anonymous - July 14th, 2008 at 8:41 pm
their both a pile of shite fukin see sence n keep ya money
Gibbons the hoop - July 14th, 2008 at 8:44 pm
Haha Spoons Keane to lead Sunderland upup and Away!!!!