Newcastle have had an offer of around £2m accepted by Bolton and the deal is cut and dried. Faye can play either central midfield or centre-back. The Journal: "Bolton have already made contingency plans for the sale of Faye with the signing of former Newcastle defender Andy O'Brien from Portsmouth this week. "Allardyce looks as though he will get the 29-year-old into his squad before the arrival of Aston Villa on Saturday. "Faye, who moved to Bolton from Lens for just £750,000 two years ago, will be Allardyce's eighth signing as Newcastle manager, but it may also be his last until the re-opening of the transfer market in January as time is running out before the summer window shuts."  2001/2005 A.O'Brien 157/15 7 Another of Bobby Robson's signings, £2m. Came from Bradford City when they were sure to be relegated, but has done a good job regardless of the price. Andy, like his name-sake Liam, goes into folklore having scored against the Mackems. Republic of Ireland international. Signed for Portsmouth in 2005 just days after signing a new four year contract with the Toon. |