Author Topic: Magpies In Figo Talks (Read 152 times)

Woozie · « **on:** June 20, 2005, 03:06:20 PM »

Sky Sports News understand Newcastle are in talks to sign Real Madrid star Luis Figo.

Figo looks set to leave Real Madrid this summer as he does not appear to be in coach Wanderley Luxemburgo's first-team plans.

The Portuguese ace lost his place in the side at the back end of last season with Michael Owen squeezing him out of the side.

Figo still has 12 months left on his contract at Real, but he has indicated he will not be happy if he is forced to sit on the bench.

The news has alerted a number of clubs across Europe with Liverpool, Bolton and Valencia all linked with the skilful winger.

It is believed that Figo has instructed his advisors to help find a new club and it appears England could be his destination.

Figo has never hidden his desire to try his luck in The Premiership and Newcastle could be ready to offer him that opportunity.

Magpies boss Graeme Souness is keen to bring in high-profile signings after a disappointing campaign last term and it is believed he is in negotiations with Figo.

Souness will be hoping he can persuade the former Barcelona star to make the move to Tyneside and his possible arrival would provide a major lift ahead of the new season.

http://skysports.planetfootball.com/LIST.ASP?HLID=286458

bez · « **Reply #1 on:** June 20, 2005, 03:39:13 PM »

good signing for newcastle. Dont know whether he can cut it in the Prem though.

Boo-Yaa † · « **Reply #2 on:** June 20, 2005, 03:52:18 PM »

Quote from: Bez on June 20, 2005, 03:39:13 PM

good signing for newcastle. Dont know whether he can cut it in the Prem though.

although he nowhere near as good as he used to be a think he'd do a good job for them.

Mac 10 † · « **Reply #3 on:** June 20, 2005, 03:56:53 PM »

i'll always remember why real paid all that money for him

he was at his best 97-99 playing for barca - a joy to watch

Boo-Yaa † · « **Reply #4 on:** June 20, 2005, 03:59:06 PM »

Quote from: Mac 10 on June 20, 2005, 03:56:53 PM

i'll always remember why real paid all that money for him

he was at his best 97-99 playing for barca - a joy to watch

yup yup, he is over the hill... infact no where near the fucking hill

Meho · « **Reply #5 on:** June 20, 2005, 05:31:35 PM »

i think if he gives his max hes still one of the best.maybe playing in england will give him that motivation.but why goinh to lame newcastle.go to lpool ,manu or arsenal