Newcastle to move in on LAZIO star

By Matthew Jones
April 14 2003

Newcastle consider moving in on Lazio and Portugal's Fernando Couto, as Sir Bobby Robson looks to add an experienced central defender to his squad to help The Magpies' in the Champions League next season.

Newcastle United boss Sir Bobby Robson is to consider swooping for one of Lazio's veterans, Fernando Couto.

The Portuguese centre-half is expected to leave his club in the summer to search for a new club. Although the international has been linked with a return to his homeland, Robson seeks to add an experienced centre-half to his squad for next season.

Couto is the perfect player for the new look Newcastle Squad.

No club spokesperson was available. Don't forget, Newcastle were last-week linked with a Middlesbrough's Gareth Southgate..