Scottish Mag 3 Posted July 30, 2006 Share Posted July 30, 2006 Reports in Italy suggest Newcastle are weighing up a move for highly-rated Empoli striker Francesco Tavano. The Magpies are rumoured to be in the market for a new striker, with Michael Owen's long-term injury focusing minds on Tyneside, particularly after the retirement of Alan Shearer. Manager Glenn Roeder has been keeping his cards close to his chest, although after adding Damien Duff to his squad, he is now reportedly eyeing up Tavano. Tavano has long been linked with a move from the Tuscan side, only for Empoli's valuation of €12 million to scare off potential suitors. Reports claim Newcastle are preparing a bid in the region of €10 million, but The Magpies could face competition from Barcelona, with Frank Rijkaard believed to be ready to enter the bidding. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt 0 Posted July 30, 2006 Share Posted July 30, 2006 Funny how these ones only ever come out on a Sunday, isn't it? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Transparent 0 Posted July 30, 2006 Share Posted July 30, 2006 I doubt we're looking at him, it'll probably be his agent trying to generate some interest in the player. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tom 14021 Posted July 30, 2006 Share Posted July 30, 2006 How transparent Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shearergol 0 Posted July 30, 2006 Share Posted July 30, 2006 Anyone seen him play? Can't say I've even heard of him. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
niina 0 Posted July 30, 2006 Share Posted July 30, 2006 Never heard of him either, but for €10 million I rather have Bent of Defoe who have Premiership experience rather than foreigner who (probably) can be end up as a flop... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gemmill 47329 Posted July 31, 2006 Share Posted July 31, 2006 The Magpies are rumoured to be in the market for a new striker.....167153[/snapback] I think it's gone beyond a rumour tbh. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jimbo 175 Posted July 31, 2006 Share Posted July 31, 2006 Saw him several times on Gazzetta last season, had a great start to the season and was linked with most of the big Italian clubs, a good player ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
twiggy_nufc 0 Posted July 31, 2006 Share Posted July 31, 2006 Saw him several times on Gazzetta last season, had a great start to the season and was linked with most of the big Italian clubs, a good player ! 167337[/snapback] So he is going no where as they are all up the creek still its alot of money for a player who isnt proven like Bent or Defoe or Ashton Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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