Magpies' Linked With Celtic's Larsson
By Matthew Jones
December 8 2003
Newcastle United are set to table an offer for Celtic striker Henrik Larsson, according to The Sun. The Sun is reporting that Newcastle have already made an approach, which WILL turn into an offer of £3million(ish)if Celtic crash out of the Champions League in Lyon on Wednesday.
LARSSON RUMOURS
Magpies' boss Sir Bobby Robson is expected to make a move for the Swede forward when the transfer window reopens in January, but will only pursue the deal if Celtic are knocked out of the Champions League this week.
Craig Bellamy is struggling with a long-term injury and Newcastle United are desperately looking for another world-class striker to play alongside captain Alan Shearer - and probably replace him when he finially decides to retire.
The Sun is reporting that Newcastle have already made an approach, which WILL turn into an offer of £3million(ish)if Celtic crash out of the Champions League in Lyon on Wednesday.
Spanish giants Barcelona are also said to be interested in the Swede.
ITV reported that if Celtic make it to the Champions League knockout stages, any deal will go on hold until the summer.
Newcastle United are set to table an offer for Celtic striker Henrik Larsson, according to The Sun.