Feyenoord "Spoil" United's Hopes of Emerton

By Matthew Jones
July 4 2003

It is unlikely that Brett Emerton will sign for Newcastle United, after Feyenoord claimed to be in talks with three English clubs over the 24-year-olds future - Newcastle United was not one of them! A statement was realeased on the Feyenoord Official Website.

Feyenoord claim to be in talks with three English clubs over Brett Emerton's future - but when asked about Newcastle's chances, they responded with the word, "slim".

Sir Bobby Robson has repeatedly insisted that The Magpies' are in pole position to sign the Australian midfielder - who IS expected to leave De Kuip in the summer.

But Feyenoord are saying that Newcastle are not one of the three clubs that they are in talks with.

Leeds United, Middlesbrough and Chelsea are the known admirers, and St James' Park officials have refused to comment on this latest development.

A statement on Feyenoord's official website read: "Negotiations are ongoing with three English clubs over a transfer.

"A fourth - Newcastle United's hopes have slimmed. The clubs know the requirements to land Emerton. We expect a final decision this week."

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