Toon target reaveals interest from Boro and Man U

By Matthew Jones
September 22 2002

Newcastle target Sigurdur Donys has revealed that he is also being scouted by bitter rivals Middlesbrough and Manchester United.

Newcastle target Sigurdur Donys has revealed that he is also being scouted by bitter rivals Middlesbrough and Manchester United.

The 16-year-old Icelandic wonderkid, who is being dubbed the new Eidur Gudjohnsen in his homeland, impressed during a trial spell at the Riverside last week, grabbing two goals in an academy practice match.

Boro boss Steve McClaren, alerted to Newcastle's pursuit of the player, wasted no time in inviting Donys back to the Riverside for a second six-week trial spell starting next month.

But the player himself, who has scored 18 times for lower league Icelandic side Einherji, has since confirmed interest from a host of European clubs, including both Manchester and Newcastle.