Dyer Happy @ St James' Park

By Matthew Jones
July 25 2003

Kieron Dyer is more than happy to stay on at Newcastle United, despite recent speculation linking him with both Manchester United and big-spenders, Chelsea. If Freddy Shepherd wants to keep him at St James' Park, that is good enough for the England midfielder!

Newcastle United and England midfielder Kieron Dyer has stated that he is "more than happy" to stay on at St James' Park, after recent speculation about his future.

The 24-year-old has recently been linked with moves to both Manchester United and Chelsea. Newcastle United slapped a £25M price tag on the midfielder, but also stated that he is not for sale - Although if they recieved a ridiculas bid, they would be willing to talk trasnfers.

Speaking about his recent link with Manchester United, Dyer said: "I thought all that had ended when I left Ipswich for Newcastle. I don't know how all this started, but Chelsea's chairman, Ken Bates, has said he doesn't want me.

"Then there's been links with Manchester United. Our chairman has said I'm not for sale and that's good enough for me." Dyer played a key part in Newcastle's 2-1 win over Birmingham City yesterday in Kuala Lumpur.

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