Newcastle "Cool" On Transfer Front

By Matthew Jones
July 13 2003

Lee Bowyer will be the only new face at St James' Park this summer, after Newcastle United loose out to Brett Emerton, and prepare for Ronaldinho joining Manchester United. However, Sir Bobby Robson and Freddy Shepherd are playing it "cool".

Newcastle united are refusing to panic, despite the lack of recent signing.

Having already lost out on target Brett Emerton, and more than likely Ronaldinho (Who is expected to join Manchester United), Lee Bowyer is the only new face at St James' Park this summer - Unless you count Darren Ambrose who joined at the backend of last season.

"Nothing that has happened in the transfer market in the close season has affected our road map," said chairman Freddy Shepherd. "We will not be making any detours - and if there is one thing that Newcastle United do not do it is to panic in the transfer market.

"The transfer market is a jungle these days. You just have to know your way round."

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