SAGNOL: Agent Confirms Newcastle's Interest

By Matthew Jones
October 6 2003

Bayern Munich defender Willy Sagnol's agent has confirmed that Newcastle United and Sir Bobby Robson are interested in his player.

Magpies' boss Sir Bobby Robson is beleived to have sent scouts to watch the French fullback more than once this season.

As a right-back, Sagnol has had to compete with Lilian Thuram for the first-team French position, but Sagnol has the age advantage - being just 24.

Sagnol's agent, said: "Newcastle, along with another Premiership club, have made enquiries regarding Sagnol but I would prefer him to stay and mature in the German Bundesliga for a couple more years."

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