Scottish Mag 3 Posted November 25, 2005 Share Posted November 25, 2005 According to reports emanating from the French press, Newcastle are eyeing a January swoop for Benjamin Mwaruwari. The Auxerre striker fell out with his paymasters in the summer during negotiations for a new contract but eventually did concur on a deal until 2009. However, it has been reported that relations remain frosty and with Benjani struggling to recapture his best form this term, talk has been of a move in the New Year. Newcastle are believed to have monitored the pacey 27-year-old for some time and it seems unlikely that Auxerre boss Jacques Santini would hold much resolve should an offer be put in. Marseille are also mooted strongly as potential suitors, as are Borussia Dortmund, but as Newcastle search for an eventual successor to Alan Shearer it would appear they could have the edge. Whilst perhaps Benjani would be keen to remain in France, Marseille are on the lookout for a bigger name as they look to mount a serious title challenge. Liverpool's Djibril Cisse remains a long-term target, but having improved his form of late, it would seem Rafa Benitez is warming to the pacey but inconsistent Frenchman. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brock Manson 0 Posted November 25, 2005 Share Posted November 25, 2005 Who? Didn't we sign a certain english chap to replace Big Al? And a spaniard who we have trouble discriminating upon which is his best position? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt 0 Posted November 25, 2005 Share Posted November 25, 2005 The lack of quotes speaks volumes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jimbo 172 Posted November 25, 2005 Share Posted November 25, 2005 A poor mans Cisse, no thanks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheInspiration 1 Posted November 25, 2005 Share Posted November 25, 2005 Probably rubbish then, with the exception of him being foreign, making him so much more exciting than somebody British of the same ability... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wor Al 0 Posted November 25, 2005 Share Posted November 25, 2005 he's a decent player but nothing special. no better than Yakubu. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sammynb 3342 Posted November 26, 2005 Share Posted November 26, 2005 he's a decent player but nothing special. no better than Yakubu. 61126[/snapback] That's the Yakubu who this season has: Played 18 sub(5) goals 8 in all competitions. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wor Al 0 Posted November 26, 2005 Share Posted November 26, 2005 he's a decent player but nothing special. no better than Yakubu. 61126[/snapback] That's the Yakubu who this season has: Played 18 sub(5) goals 8 in all competitions. 61165[/snapback] and your point exactly? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shearergol 0 Posted November 26, 2005 Share Posted November 26, 2005 he's a decent player but nothing special. no better than Yakubu. 61126[/snapback] That's the Yakubu who this season has: Played 18 sub(5) goals 8 in all competitions. 61165[/snapback] I still think we should have signed him tbh Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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