"Feelers" sent to Roma striker Marco Delvecchio
By Matthew Jones
May 18 2003
It has been reported that Newcastle are weighing up a summer move for AS Roma striker Marco Delvecchio. Roma are keen, but if Newcastle make it official, they will insist on a player-swap deal involving Craig Bellamy.
Italian sources are reporting that Newcastle United are pondering a move for AS Roma striker Marco Delvecchio.
It has been reported that Newcastle manager, Sir Bobby Robson has already sent out "feelers" to weigh up the possibility of a summer bid for the Italian international.
Roma are keen, but it doesn't look too good for Newcastle. Sources close to the club are saying that Roma boss Franco Sensi would insist that Craig Bellamy joins AS Roma in a player-swap deal if Newcastle wanted to play seriously.