Roeder is still trying to get Freddy Shepherd to hand over the cash so he can buy a striker, and the chairman's usual stance of only handing over the big money when the season has started is frustrating the life out of the new manager.
Kuyt has been watch by the Newcastle staff no fewer than five times, and even though the player says he would love to wear the black and white number nine shirt, a deal is still nowhere near being struck. Perhaps Freddy is shy to hand over the money because the player was a flop in the World Cup, and he experienced a similar situation when United bought Steffan Guivarc'h (pictured) in 1998. Despite picking up a World Cup winners medal, the Frenchman was far from impressive.
Kuyt: "I would describe myself as a target man. I can make goals and get assists as well as score goals. I work hard for the team but people in The Premiership will have to see me so I can prove myself.
"People did not see the best of me at the World Cup this summer but there is a fine line between scoring and missing a chance."