Newcastle To Sign Alan Smith:Woodgate Assures Boss
By Matthew Jones
December 2 2003
Newcastle United boss Sir Bobby Robson will attempt to sign Leeds striker Alan Smith in January in a £3 million deal. The Magpies' boss has spoken to former Leeds United defender Jonanoth Woodgate about Smith and is convinced that the young forward would prove a valuable addition to his squad.
WOODY WANTS SMITH
The Magpies' boss has spoken to former Leeds United defender Jonanoth Woodgate about Smith and is convinced that the young forward would prove a valuable addition to his squad.
Woodgate has re-assured Robson of Smith's professionalism and approach to the game - which has lead Sir Bobby to tell chairman, Freddy Shepherd to begin putting together a deal for Smith.
Newcastle will push this deal forward in time for when the transfer window opens in January.
Newcastle United boss Sir Bobby Robson will attempt to sign Leeds striker Alan Smith in January in a £3 million deal.