Emre 0 Posted August 31, 2005 Share Posted August 31, 2005 Just scrolled upon this on SSN site Fernando Torres was one of Newcastle United's back-up options if they failed to land top target Michael Owen, it has been revealed. Agent Francis Martin has told Marca that the Spanish wonder-kid was another of The Magpies' ambitious targets as the North East outfit look to claw their way up the Premiership table. Torres is one of the most precocious talents in European football and Chelsea owner Roman Abramovich is known to be a huge admirer of his skills. "It is certain that Newcastle were willing to pay €38 million for Fernando Torres in a single payment," said Martin. "But they [Atletico] said that the player is not for sale. "Newcastle shuffled two options, that of Torres and that of Owen. "They thought that the Atletico Madrid forward was a great signing, bearing in mind that [Albert] Luque is in the team." Torres is one of the most sought-after players in Spain and would have made an interesting alternative had Owen not clinched a four-year switch to Tyneside. Not a bad back up Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chip2388 0 Posted August 31, 2005 Share Posted August 31, 2005 Despite what happened today we would have no chance. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zico martin 90 Posted August 31, 2005 Share Posted August 31, 2005 Just scrolled upon this on SSN site Fernando Torres was one of Newcastle United's back-up options if they failed to land top target Michael Owen, it has been revealed. Agent Francis Martin has told Marca that the Spanish wonder-kid was another of The Magpies' ambitious targets as the North East outfit look to claw their way up the Premiership table. Torres is one of the most precocious talents in European football and Chelsea owner Roman Abramovich is known to be a huge admirer of his skills. "It is certain that Newcastle were willing to pay €38 million for Fernando Torres in a single payment," said Martin. "But they [Atletico] said that the player is not for sale. "Newcastle shuffled two options, that of Torres and that of Owen. "They thought that the Atletico Madrid forward was a great signing, bearing in mind that [Albert] Luque is in the team." Torres is one of the most sought-after players in Spain and would have made an interesting alternative had Owen not clinched a four-year switch to Tyneside. Not a bad back up 25463[/snapback] doubt we could have attracted him here though to be honest Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gejon 2 Posted August 31, 2005 Share Posted August 31, 2005 about £25m nee chance! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jonny_nufc 0 Posted August 31, 2005 Share Posted August 31, 2005 Owens better. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheInspiration 1 Posted August 31, 2005 Share Posted August 31, 2005 Even if Torres may be more of a "wonderkid" and has more skills to his game than Owen, I'd still think Owen would score more goals and would be more ideal for a club like us. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ohmelads 0 Posted August 31, 2005 Share Posted August 31, 2005 Torres is overrated. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gemmill 46023 Posted August 31, 2005 Share Posted August 31, 2005 That Marcotti bellend on Talksport reckons we could have bid whatever we wanted but would still have had no chance......although I felt the same three days ago about Michael Owen. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Sima Posted August 31, 2005 Share Posted August 31, 2005 Torres has turned down Chelsea tbh. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheInspiration 1 Posted August 31, 2005 Share Posted August 31, 2005 What is to be honest about that? You really confuse me with your use of "tbh" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Sima Posted August 31, 2005 Share Posted August 31, 2005 Well, I'm not lying. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gemmill 46023 Posted August 31, 2005 Share Posted August 31, 2005 Honesty is the best policy tbh. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark 0 Posted August 31, 2005 Share Posted August 31, 2005 His mullet was genius though. He's a nee shola though! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Emre 0 Posted August 31, 2005 Author Share Posted August 31, 2005 (edited) His mullet was genius though. He's a nee shola though! 25607[/snapback] Not alot of players are like Shola. Afterall Torres scores goals. Edited August 31, 2005 by Emre Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
snakehips 0 Posted August 31, 2005 Share Posted August 31, 2005 His mullet was genius though. He's a nee shola though! 25607[/snapback] Not alot of players are like Shola. Afterall Torres scores goals. 25609[/snapback] Aye, he does - tbh!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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