Newcastle interim boss Joe Kinnear has admitted he has enquired about Roma’s John Arne Riise. Kinnear is plotting new signings when the transfer window reopens and a new left-back is thought to be top of his wanted list. Riise is among Kinnear’s targets with the former Liverpool star struggling to hold down a regular place in the Roma starting XI. However, Kinnear is not optimistic over his side’s chances of landing the Norwegian with the full-back now back in favour at the Stadio Olimpico. “John’s name came up specifically because he’s not been in their team and he’s a good player,” Kinnear told The Journal. “We made contact with their club and asked ‘Is there any chance of a loan?’ and that’s as far as it’s got at the moment.
Another Samba Star Heading For City?
27th November 2008Brazilian striker Luis Fabiano heads Manchester City’s January shopping list. The highly-rated Sevilla striker is in line to become the next samba star to grace Mark Hughes’s team. Fabiano has had a personal recommendation from City favourite and record signing Robinho. City tried to sign Fabiano in the summer without any joy, but Sevilla are now facing up to the inevitable and are ready to sell the 28-year-old in January to the highest bidder. Money is no object for the Abu Dhabi-owned club, with the Citizens being linked with the likes of John Terry, Ashley Cole, Gianluigi Buffon, Lassana Diarra, Kaka and Sergio Aguero.
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