Newcastle Transfer News! Southgate & Okoronkwo!!

By Matthew Jones
June 3 2003

Defenders Gareth Southgate speaks about his desire to play in Europe (AGIAN!) and Isaac Okoronkwo is flown into Tyneside to discuss a possible bosman transfer. Wolves are watching every move.

Gareth Southgate has once again spoken out about his desire to play in Europe. He was linked with Newcastle not too long ago, and today said:

"Not playing in Europe is one of the biggest regrets of my career. I want to test myself against the best and that means the Champions League.

"I've done everything I can with Middlesbrough and playing in the Champions League helps your international chances." Southgate is a target for Manchester United, Liverpool and Newcastle.

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Wolves just have to sit back and wait, and Newcastle United bring Shakhtar Donetsk defender Isaac Okoronkwo into Tyneside this week to talk about a possible Bosman transfer.

Wolves are also keen and manager Dave Jones is expected to seek talks with the defender's agent.

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