Newcastle Target in Birmingham Talks

By Matthew Jones
May 16 2003

Birmingham City co-owner David Sullivan has been in talks with the representatives of Atletico Paranaense midfielder Kleberson according to one of Kleberson's agents.

Barry Silkman, who looks after Kleberson's affairs in England, has confirmed that Birmingham City co-owner David Sullivan has been in talks with the Atletico Paranaense over a possible bid for Newcastle target Kleberson.

"Birmingham are one of the clubs we have met and we have spoken to David Sullivan," he said.

"But there has been no bid at all. We have spoken to three clubs and are to meet one more. If there are any bids the Brazilians will take them back and put them to the club's president.

"Nothing will happen until they fly back to Brazil."