Newcastle Join Race For West Ham's Defoe


By Matthew Jones
November 11 2003

Newcastle United have joined the race for West Ham United starlet, Kermaine Defoe, according to today's reports. West Ham boss Alan Pardew is considering cashing in on Defoe, who is concerned at the lack of quality he has available in defence.

DEFOE FOR UNITED?


Newcastle United have joined the race for West Ham United starlet, Kermaine Defoe, according to today's reports.

West Ham boss Alan Pardew is considering cashing in on Defoe, who is concerned at the lack of quality he has available in defence - he needs fresh transfer funds in January, in order to strengthen his backline.

Liverpool and Manchester United have also made the Hammers aware of their interest in Defoe.


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