Scottish Mag 3 Posted January 21, 2009 Share Posted January 21, 2009 NEWCASTLE United were today looking at former Borussia Dortmund defender Ahmed-Reda Madouni. The player, who has a Bundesliga title in his medal collection, has started a trial with United at the club’s Benton HQ, and joined another player from the German League in Peter Lovenkrands, who is also trying to win a permanent place in the Toon squad. The 28-year-old defender has also starred for Bayer Leverkusen, but started his career at Montpellier. However, he has played for the last two seasons on a lucrative deal with Al-Gharafa, where he won a Qatari League winner. Speaking on the situation regarding Lovenkrands, Kinnear told the Chronicle: “I’ve passed it to Derek Llambias, who is talking to Peter’s agent. “He’s thrashing out some sort of deal to the end of the season. “I thought he was excellent yesterday, and he’ll be an extra player for us. He’s done very well.” The Chronicle understands Manchester City have lodged a second bid for Shay Given in the region of £5m. That offer will be considered as derisory by the Magpies, who are desperate to keep Given. However, if the player expresses a wish to leave they may not be able to stand in his way following 11 years of loyal service on Tyneside. And it is believed that Newcastle feel such a low bid for Given is somewhat of an insult, especially given that City have already paid £12m for Chelsea’s reserve-team left-back Wayne Bridge and £14m for Craig Bellamy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JawD 99 Posted January 21, 2009 Share Posted January 21, 2009 I keel you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ewerk 31230 Posted January 21, 2009 Share Posted January 21, 2009 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kid Dynamite 7185 Posted January 21, 2009 Share Posted January 21, 2009 So we have Ahmed-Reda Madouni from Al-Gharafa in Qatar on trial. Excuse me if I dont jump for joy like! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest alex Posted January 21, 2009 Share Posted January 21, 2009 Still following the Arsenal blueprint I take it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David Kelly 1260 Posted January 21, 2009 Share Posted January 21, 2009 Closer to following the Leeds blueprint tbh. You can just see it happening, we will bring in a couple of free transfers and sell Given and Owen. Genius. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ayatollah Hermione 14075 Posted January 21, 2009 Share Posted January 21, 2009 Wasn't Lovenkrands supposed to be signed last Friday after initially impressing? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kid Dynamite 7185 Posted January 21, 2009 Share Posted January 21, 2009 i wouldnt be surprised if MA doesnt want to sanction his wages til we are sure we cant find a better free transfer Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matty 0 Posted January 21, 2009 Share Posted January 21, 2009 Well done Mike! Splashing the cash finally! Oh wait... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
snakehips 0 Posted January 21, 2009 Share Posted January 21, 2009 You guys really piss me off at times. You haven't even seen the guy play and you're condemning him. He's a Champions League winner ffs!! Well, a Qatari League winner which must be something close. Yes? I wonder if the press are just sitting in Lahndan wiki-ing all these obscure players, linking them with NUFC and absolutely pissing themselves laughing at the fallout up here I'd love to be in their position Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fop 1 Posted January 21, 2009 Share Posted January 21, 2009 Closer to following the Leeds blueprint tbh. You can just see it happening, we will bring in a couple of free transfers and sell Given and Owen. Genius. I wouldn't bank on the free transfer yet, they maybe too expensive. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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