Man Utd linked with Robert move By NuStain @ 05/10/03 - 13:00

Manchester United are keeping tabs on Laurent Robert's situation at Newcastle United. It's rumoured that United boss Sir Alex Ferguson is considering a £5 million bid for the French winger when the January transfer window opens. The player claimed over the summer that United were interested in signing him and admitted to being keen to speak with the Premiership champs. Robert has had repeated run-ins with the club after alleged remarks he made about manager Bobby Robson's tactics. - NUFCnet

Carr Bid By NuStain @ 05/10/03 - 13:00

Newcastle United are set to bid for Stephen Carr in January, as they prepare to send Scottish Gary Caldwell back out on loan (Who has spent the last two months at Derby County) Newcastle United are set to revive their interest in Tottenham fullback Stephen Carr, who they tried to sign over the summer. However, Glenn Hoddle (Then incharge of Spurs') demanded Shola Ameobi in exchange. With Carr yet to sign a new Spurs deal, Newcastle are expected to make an approach in January about a possible deal. - Tyne Talk

Caldwell Going Back On Loan By NuStain @ 05/10/03 - 13:00

Newcastle United are expected to send Gary Caldwell back out on-loan when he returns to St James' Park this week. His two-month loan spell at Derby County expired yesterday. The Scotsman is already Carling Cup-tied and Sir Bobby Robson is said to be offering the youngster to other interested clubs. - Tyne Talk

Newcastle approach Chelsea for Eidur By NuStain @ 03/10/03 - 09:14

Newcastle United boss Bobby Robson is seriously considering a £5 million January move for Chelsea striker Eidur Gudjohnsen. Newcastle are one of three clubs to have registered their interest with the Blues, with Man City and Middlesbrough also keeping tabs on Gudjohnsen. The Icelander is desperate to stay at Chelsea, but could be moved on in January to make room for Brazilian superstar Rivaldo. Gudjohnsen was strongly linked a move to United before he chose to join Chelsea following his departure from Bolton in 2000. - NUFCnet

Encouraged by Kluivert's Barca trouble By NuStain @ 03/10/03 - 09:11

Newcastle United are encouraged with comments made by Barcelona striker Patrick Kluivert in recent days. The Dutchman is a target for the Nou Camp boo-boys and is also being criticised regularly in the Catalan media for his poor strike-rate. Newcastle are ready to sign Kluivert in January and are said to have drawn up a £60,000-a-week package in preparation of his availability. Kluivert said: "I've heard the things being said and written and it is not a nice situation to be in. I can cope with the circumstances at the moment, but naturally if it continues, it would make any decision to leave an easier one." - NUFCnet

Robson rejects Black Cats loan bid By NuStain @ 02/10/03 - 13:36

Newcastle United have turned down an approach from Sunderland to take central defender Steve Caldwell on loan. Sunderland boss Mick McCarthy was keen to take the Scottish international to the Stadium of Light after watching him in a couple of Reserves games. But the word from Wearside today was that Sir Bobby Robson has said no because Caldwell is "still part of my plans." - IC Newcastle

Robson ponders move for Richards By NuStain @ 02/10/03 - 10:22

SIR BOBBY Robson may turn to another of Ipswich Town rising young stars to solve Newcastle United's left-back shortage, writes Derek Davis. The under-fire Magpies boss was impressed with Matt Richards even though he was part of a side that conceded three goals at Sunderland on Tuesday. North-East sources last night confirmed Robson's interest and admitted the left side of defence was an area Newcastle were looking to strengthen. Richards would be used as cover for Olivier Bernard, who scored from a Kieron Dyer pass against Arsenal last Friday, and would play behind former Town team-mate Darren Ambrose, who went on as a substitute on the left flank at Highbury. - East Anglian Daily Times

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