Sinclair talk resurfaces

By Matthew Jones
June 17 2002

Newcastle are reportedly ready to make a renewed bid for West Ham's England winger Trevor Sinclair. The Magpies came close to sealing a £6million deal for the 29-year-old last season, but after crunch talks with West Ham boss Glenn Roeder, the player finally decided to stay at Upton Park.

Newcastle are reportedly ready to make a renewed bid for West Ham's England winger Trevor Sinclair.

The Magpies came close to sealing a £6million deal for the 29-year-old last season, but after crunch talks with West Ham boss Glenn Roeder, the player finally decided to stay at Upton Park.
Of course, Roeder's vow that Sinclair could become established in the England squad as a Hammers player has since come true but the player could still be tempted to Tyneside by the lure of Champions League football.

The former QPR star - who originally went on the transfer list at his own request - would be unlikely to retain his left-sided England role if he moved to St James' Park, as £10million man Laurent Robert has that position nailed down.
But Sinclair's versatility - he is equally comfortable on the right or through the middle -­ could prove invaluable to a Magpies squad still short of midfield competition.