Edier Gudjohnsen on his way to the toon???

By Akin Odejayi
November 20 2003

Reports today are suggesting that Newcastle United are lining up a January bid for Chelsea striker Eidur Gudjohnsen. Boss Sir Bobby Robson is said to be ready to offer £5 million for the Icelander

Reports today are suggesting that Newcastle United are lining up a January bid for Chelsea striker Eidur Gudjohnsen.

Boss Sir Bobby Robson is said to be ready to offer £5 million for the Icelander, who he sees as a readymade replacement for crock Craig Bellamy.

Robson is keen to add firepower to his squad in January as Newcastle attempt to win a Champions League place for next season. The club have already been linked with a host of strikers and gudjohnsen is the latest name to linked with the club