Sir Bobby Robson has ruled out a move for Benfica winger Simao following the recent signing of Darren Ambrose.
Robson said: "No, we've bought English in Darren Ambrose and he can play on the left or the right.
"You'll like him. He's only 19 but he's got great feet, a great brain and great vision.
"We've bought him to develop him, like Jermaine Jenas, and we got him at a good price.
"He'll be a fine player for us. He's right-footed but he can play left or right."
Meanwhile, Sir Bobby is dishing out new contracts. Young Scots, Brian Kerr and Stephen Caldwell are to stay at Newcastle. Both players have been offered new deals.
"Steve's out of contract in the summer and we've offered him a deal", said Robson.
"What he's going to do, I don't know. But I wouldn't want him to leave.
"Brian has one more year, but his agent has been to see me and I've told the chairman this week that his contract is to be looked at.
"He had his best game for Newcastle at Everton last Sunday.
"He's 21 now and it's time for him to be knocking on the door - but he is."
