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4:57pm Tuesday 5th June 2007
NEWCASTLE United are weighing up a move to scupper Mark Hughes' bid to sign striker Shabani Nonda.
Reports on Tyneside suggest new Toon manager Sam Allardyce is keen to recruit the DR Congo international, who spent last season on loan at Ewood Park.
United were keeping tabs on Nonda last season under Glenn Roeder and, although Allardyce will have his own ideas in the transfer market, the player is still in the Magpies' sights.
A source close to the club said: "Nonda would offer some physical presence and strength."
Hughes has signalled his intention to take the 30-year-old on a more permanent arrangement from Italian giants Roma.
And he is prepared to pay the £2 million price tag for Nonda, which was agreed within the initial terms of the loan.
Despite an erratic first season in the Premiership, scoring just eight goals in 35 appearances, Hughes believes there is plenty more to come from the former prolific Monaco frontman.
He said: "I think he is one of those players that next year will come through.
"He'll be a lot stronger and we're going to try and sign him if we can."
Midfielder Jason Koumas is another player whose future is still to be decided.
And the Welsh inter-national, who is attracting interest from Everton, Celtic and Aston Villa, as well as Rovers, has revealed he won't be making his mind up about where he will be playing next season for at least another fortnight.
The 27-year-old will also have talks with Baggies boss Tony Mowbray and chairman Jeremy Peace although it is almost certain he will leave the Championship side.
He said: "I'll have a break and decide what I'm going to do in a couple of weeks.
"You wouldn't believe how much I want to have a break now and then decide what I'm going to do in the summer. I've got a lot of thinking to do. I'll have a meeting with the manager and the chairman and see what is happening."
Rob, Leeds says...
5:20pm Tue 5 Jun 07
trev, manc says...
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GameRoverMan, Devizes says...
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Snapeylad, Manchester says...
10:31pm Tue 5 Jun 07
Blayden races howay man, Gosforth says...
11:55pm Tue 5 Jun 07
Rob, Leeds says...
8:28am Wed 6 Jun 07
Ruma Munga, Tinternet says...
9:14am Wed 6 Jun 07
Big Phat Joe, Blackburn says...
9:20am Wed 6 Jun 07
Rob wrote:I'm glad you can't be bothered to go on Rob because you are quite obviously a bellend.
What is it about you Newcastle fans? Always living the dream about how you should be champions and dreaming of which players you should sign for. Your chances of winning anything ended a long time ago when Shearer, Ginola et al left. You should have gone for someone like Roberts last season when he became available but he isn't what the mags fans call a superstar signing. You would rather waste your money on a flop like Duff, Luque, Parker, Boumsong....I could go on but I can't be bothered!
Rob, Leeds says...
10:40am Wed 6 Jun 07
Big Phat Joe wrote:Phat is spelt Fat mate.....so it looks like your the bellend after all!
Rob wrote: What is it about you Newcastle fans? Always living the dream about how you should be champions and dreaming of which players you should sign for. Your chances of winning anything ended a long time ago when Shearer, Ginola et al left. You should have gone for someone like Roberts last season when he became available but he isn't what the mags fans call a superstar signing. You would rather waste your money on a flop like Duff, Luque, Parker, Boumsong....I could go on but I can't be bothered!I'm glad you can't be bothered to go on Rob because you are quite obviously a bellend.
Big Phat Joe, Blackburn says...
10:48am Wed 6 Jun 07
Rob wrote:Not when it's refering to something music related, like a nice big phat beat for instance.
Big Phat Joe wrote:Phat is spelt Fat mate.....so it looks like your the bellend after all!Rob wrote: What is it about you Newcastle fans? Always living the dream about how you should be champions and dreaming of which players you should sign for. Your chances of winning anything ended a long time ago when Shearer, Ginola et al left. You should have gone for someone like Roberts last season when he became available but he isn\'t what the mags fans call a superstar signing. You would rather waste your money on a flop like Duff, Luque, Parker, Boumsong....I could go on but I can\'t be bothered!I\'m glad you can\'t be bothered to go on Rob because you are quite obviously a bellend.
Rob, Leeds says...
11:51am Wed 6 Jun 07
stefanny, blackburn says...
6:44pm Wed 6 Jun 07
Howay the lad, Gosforth says...
11:42pm Wed 6 Jun 07
Rob wrote:Are you a total clown or what?
What is it about you Newcastle fans? Always living the dream about how you should be champions and dreaming of which players you should sign for. Your chances of winning anything ended a long time ago when Shearer, Ginola et al left. You should have gone for someone like Roberts last season when he became available but he isn't what the mags fans call a superstar signing. You would rather waste your money on a flop like Duff, Luque, Parker, Boumsong....I could go on but I can't be bothered!
Rob, Leeds says...
8:44am Thu 7 Jun 07
Howay the lad wrote:Remind what you have ever won.................
Rob wrote: What is it about you Newcastle fans? Always living the dream about how you should be champions and dreaming of which players you should sign for. Your chances of winning anything ended a long time ago when Shearer, Ginola et al left. You should have gone for someone like Roberts last season when he became available but he isn\'t what the mags fans call a superstar signing. You would rather waste your money on a flop like Duff, Luque, Parker, Boumsong....I could go on but I can\'t be bothered!Are you a total clown or what? I wasnt saying that we should sign loads of superstars and your right with the list of players you mentioned thay are all **** and i would love the days of special k back with Beardsley, fox, cole, howey and the lads scoring fpr fun like they did. We wont mention your flops like Davies, Ferguson, Dhalin, Ward, Grabbi, and you only sing players names when they are in your colours. Duff did well for you lot and now you slag him off. Your not a real football fan just a real tosser
Howay the lads, Gosforth says...
10:22am Thu 7 Jun 07
Rob wrote:your just afeter an argument but sadly for you im not taking the bait.
Howay the lad wrote:Remind what you have ever won................. .................... .................... .................it' s ok I can tell you **** all! You aim high for the stars every season but always fail to get off the ground! Good luck in your 2 cup finals against SAFC this season....here's hoping they turn you over!Rob wrote: What is it about you Newcastle fans? Always living the dream about how you should be champions and dreaming of which players you should sign for. Your chances of winning anything ended a long time ago when Shearer, Ginola et al left. You should have gone for someone like Roberts last season when he became available but he isn\'t what the mags fans call a superstar signing. You would rather waste your money on a flop like Duff, Luque, Parker, Boumsong....I could go on but I can\'t be bothered!Are you a total clown or what? I wasnt saying that we should sign loads of superstars and your right with the list of players you mentioned thay are all **** and i would love the days of special k back with Beardsley, fox, cole, howey and the lads scoring fpr fun like they did. We wont mention your flops like Davies, Ferguson, Dhalin, Ward, Grabbi, and you only sing players names when they are in your colours. Duff did well for you lot and now you slag him off. Your not a real football fan just a real tosser
Rob, Leeds says...
11:12am Thu 7 Jun 07
Are you having a laugh, Gosforth says...
8:31pm Thu 7 Jun 07
Rob wrote:Plastic Geordie? ha ha ha you nob.
The very fact your on here suggests your the one who is looking for an argument. Shouldn't you be looking on the chronicle page to see what the latest is with that family of ginger nuts who are getting grief! I will gladly join you at a table of your choice to talk football...but being a plastic geordie I doubt it would last very long!
jimluftas, says...
2:05am Fri 8 Jun 07
Rob, Leeds says...
8:35am Fri 8 Jun 07
Rob, Leeds says...
8:37am Fri 8 Jun 07
Are you having a laugh wrote:Phat Joe....I did wonder how long it was going to take you to rise to my bait again...and the answer is not very! Thanks for putting your address on the website, very bright idea that was brain donor!
Rob wrote: The very fact your on here suggests your the one who is looking for an argument. Shouldn\'t you be looking on the chronicle page to see what the latest is with that family of ginger nuts who are getting grief! I will gladly join you at a table of your choice to talk football...but being a plastic geordie I doubt it would last very long!Plastic Geordie? ha ha ha you nob. Steve McGliesh 28 Montague Estate Gosforth Newcastle upon Tyne NE28 7RU Ok big mouth put your address on here. By the way lad, ive had season ticket for last 11 years and i checked this website when i got word of the Nonda rumour!!
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jamie wrexham, wxm says...
5:09pm Tue 5 Jun 07