More Paper Talk: Miguel & Sidney Govou

By Matthew Jones
June 7 2004

The Mail on Sunday claimed that Sir Bobby Robson wants to seal a deal for Miguel this week, while the Sun claims that a bid of £8m has been offered for Lyon striker Sidney Govou.

According to the Mail, Magpies' manager Robson wants to wrap up a deal for Benfica wing-back Miguel this week, despite interest from Real Madrid.

£3.5 million is being asked for the Portuguese international, and the Sunday paper claimed that Robson wants to sign Miguel before any other clubs have chance to scout him during Euro 2004.

Meanwhile, the Sun is reporting that an offer of £8m has been tabled for French international, Sidney Govou.

Tottenham are also interested in the Lyon striker.

Paper talk, or is there any truth at all in these 'rumours'?