Barney 0 Posted February 2, 2009 Share Posted February 2, 2009 (edited) Newcastle United have firmed up their interest in Michael Johnson by lodging a bid for the Manchester City midfielder, skysports.com understands. Joe Kinnear and Newcastle's hierarchy are huge fans of the England Under-21 international, who appears ready to leave Eastlands. Skysports.com understands that Johnson is very much open to the idea heading to the North East and Newcastle are hopeful they can conclude a deal before the 5pm deadline. City value Johnson highly, but Newcastle are believed to be offering around £8million and they are confident that will be enough for City to sell. Johnson only agreed a new five-year deal in September, but Mark Hughes seemingly has other ideas for his first team and Newcastle are ready to pounce. The likes of Aston Villa, Liverpool and Everton have all shown an interest in the past, but Newcastle look set to pull off a big coup if they can finalise the move in the next few hours. Sky Sports Edited February 2, 2009 by Barney Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smoggeordie 0 Posted February 2, 2009 Share Posted February 2, 2009 Newcastle United have firmed up their interest in Michael Johnson by lodging a bid for the Manchester City midfielder, skysports.com understands. Joe Kinnear and Newcastle's hierarchy are huge fans of the England Under-21 international, who appears ready to leave Eastlands. Skysports.com understands that Johnson is very much open to the idea heading to the North East and Newcastle are hopeful they can conclude a deal before the 5pm deadline. City value Johnson highly, but Newcastle are believed to be offering around £8million and they are confident that will be enough for City to sell. Johnson only agreed a new five-year deal in September, but Mark Hughes seemingly has other ideas for his first team and Newcastle are ready to pounce. The likes of Aston Villa, Liverpool and Everton have all shown an interest in the past, but Newcastle look set to pull off a big coup if they can finalise the move in the next few hours. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ayatollah Hermione 14092 Posted February 2, 2009 Share Posted February 2, 2009 I'd be happy with this if it went through like. Any reason why there wasn't a player involved in the Given deal or was that all just rumours and guesswork anyway? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Craig 6700 Posted February 2, 2009 Share Posted February 2, 2009 Hope he doesn't bring them blingy boots mind...... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
donaldstott 0 Posted February 2, 2009 Share Posted February 2, 2009 (edited) Is he injured? He is out with a thigh strain, no date for a comeback Edited February 2, 2009 by donaldstott Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sir Bob Almighty! 0 Posted February 2, 2009 Share Posted February 2, 2009 If they are going to pay 8 mil for Johnson why not add a few more mil to that and slap a bid in for Veloso? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Smooth Operator 10 Posted February 2, 2009 Share Posted February 2, 2009 I fucking hope so, looks a good player from what i've seen. Good engine, him and Nolan would work well in the middle. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snake 0 Posted February 2, 2009 Share Posted February 2, 2009 No thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Barney 0 Posted February 2, 2009 Author Share Posted February 2, 2009 If they are going to pay 8 mil for Johnson why not add a few more mil to that and slap a bid in for Veloso? I'd like Veloso here, but there's a chance that he might be a bit lightweight for the PL. Johnson has 2 seasons or so PL experience. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stevietoon 0 Posted February 2, 2009 Share Posted February 2, 2009 you would imagine any deal to bring johnson would have been included in thie prolonged discussion with city regarding Given. unless of course this is Ashley suddenly "wiseing" up to the fact that we are desperately short of personnel. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gejon 2 Posted February 2, 2009 Share Posted February 2, 2009 We could have prioritised the Given funds for someone else but have since had good news on N'Zogbias move. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Barney 0 Posted February 2, 2009 Author Share Posted February 2, 2009 What I mean is how they deal with a quicker pace. Viana wasn't a midget, but the pace of English footy seemed a bit much for him, getting harried by Delaps and Nolan's and the sort you don't get in Portugal, where you have more time on the ball. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MJD 0 Posted February 2, 2009 Share Posted February 2, 2009 Johnson would be a great signing.. he was solid as they come for shitty last year. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Park Life 71 Posted February 2, 2009 Share Posted February 2, 2009 (edited) There is no comparison between Veloso and Johonson. One is borderline world class and the other is a reasonable PL player. Edited February 2, 2009 by Park Life Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stephen 0 Posted February 2, 2009 Share Posted February 2, 2009 £8m is a huge risk considering his injury problems recently and alleged problems off the field. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gejon 2 Posted February 2, 2009 Share Posted February 2, 2009 There is no comparison between Veloso and Johonson. One is borderline world class and the other is a reasonable PL player. Borderline world class, linked with Bolton and Newcastle... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Park Life 71 Posted February 2, 2009 Share Posted February 2, 2009 There is no comparison between Veloso and Johonson. One is borderline world class and the other is a reasonable PL player. Borderline world class, linked with Bolton and Newcastle... They're running a debt of 130m Euro. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smoggeordie 0 Posted February 2, 2009 Share Posted February 2, 2009 Going nowhere according the the ssn reporter at the COM stadium Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David Kelly 1260 Posted February 2, 2009 Share Posted February 2, 2009 There is no comparison between Veloso and Johonson. One is borderline world class and the other is a reasonable PL player. Borderline world class, linked with Bolton and Newcastle... They're running a debt of 130m Euro. While the thought of signing Veloso is far more exciting, Johnson would probably be a considerably safer bet for us at the minute. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Park Life 71 Posted February 2, 2009 Share Posted February 2, 2009 There is no comparison between Veloso and Johonson. One is borderline world class and the other is a reasonable PL player. Borderline world class, linked with Bolton and Newcastle... They're running a debt of 130m Euro. While the thought of signing Veloso is far more exciting, Johnson would probably be a considerably safer bet for us at the minute. We're getting Johnson anyway, but 8m seems a lot?? Non? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sir Bob Almighty! 0 Posted February 2, 2009 Share Posted February 2, 2009 There is no comparison between Veloso and Johonson. One is borderline world class and the other is a reasonable PL player. Borderline world class, linked with Bolton and Newcastle... They're running a debt of 130m Euro. While the thought of signing Veloso is far more exciting, Johnson would probably be a considerably safer bet for us at the minute. We're getting Johnson anyway, but 8m seems a lot?? Non? Doesnt it just! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kid Dynamite 7191 Posted February 2, 2009 Share Posted February 2, 2009 Dont know like, he was the jewel in their crown last year. If he comes good with Guthrie they could see us alright for a good few years. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest alex Posted February 2, 2009 Share Posted February 2, 2009 We'll probably get neither of them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Park Life 71 Posted February 2, 2009 Share Posted February 2, 2009 Dont know like, he was the jewel in their crown last year. If he comes good with Guthrie they could see us alright for a good few years. Get rid of Duff and we can go to the 433. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gejon 2 Posted February 2, 2009 Share Posted February 2, 2009 There is no comparison between Veloso and Johonson. One is borderline world class and the other is a reasonable PL player. Borderline world class, linked with Bolton and Newcastle... They're running a debt of 130m Euro. Even more reason for bigger clubs to be sniffing round if he is borderline world class. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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