Emre For Barcelona?
Last updated : 19 August 2007 By Footy Mad - Editor
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For one thing I take any article in the News of the World with a pinch of salt; and secondly ... you don't "offer" players to Barcelona or Real Madrid.
They are not the sort of clubs you can call a "swap shop". They go for the stars they want, and don't take the players that simply are surplus to requirements.
The article claims Toon officials will talk with representatives of Barca and Deco this week in a bid to lure the midfielder to St James' Park.
That "Toon source" is at it again. The Invisible Man.
A Toon source revealed: "It is no secret Mike Ashley wants a high profile player at the club and Deco fits the bill perfectly.
"The club plan to talk with Barcelona this week to see if the deal can be achieved and are ready to offer Emre plus around £8million in cash."