Kleberson set to sign in the summer

By Matthew Jones
February 1 2003

Talks with Brazilian ace Kleberson are set to continue and a deal is hoped to be reached to allow the World Cup winner to move to Newcastle United in the summer. Talks with Kleberson's representatives are set for this Monday.

Newcastle will yet again hold talks with Brazilian ace Kleberson's representatives on Monday morning with a view to signing the midfielder some time during this summer.

Reports had recently suggested that the World Cup winner would complete a £3m move from Atletico Paranaense ahead of Friday's 11pm transfer deadline.

However, chairman Freddie Shepherd, who has been busy finalising details over the £9m Jonathan Woodgate deal, has dismissed those claims and say talks with the players agent are scheduled to take place on Monday morning.

The Magpies boss believes that a deal will be reached which will see the 23-year-old join Sir Bobby Robson's Newcastle United sqyad for the start of next season and hopefully another season in the Champions League.
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