Mackems In For Magpies' Star

By Matthew Jones
September 17 2003

North-East rivals Sunderland are believed to be chasing Newcastle United's Nikos Dabizas. The defender is transfer-listed and is yet to find a new club.

The centre-back was impressive in Newcastle United's reserve game against Wolves on Monday night, as Mick McCarthy was watching in the stands.

Sunderland have also been linked with United left-back Robbie Elliott, along with central defender Steve Caldwell.

However, Dabizas remains the most likely player to be leaving St James' in the near future.