Newcastle battle for Stam


By Matthew Jones
October 4 2002

Ex. Manchester United player, Jaap Stam is asking for a release from his current club, Lazio. He first thought about being released, when several Lazio players claimed that they had not been paiyed for over four months. Newcastle United set to monitor Jaap Stam's situation at Lazio.

The Holland international is trying to gain a release from his contract after several Lazio players reportedly claimed they hadn't been paid for four months.

Stam hopes to gain free agent status by January and has Newcastle, Liverpool and Arsenal all hot on his trail.

Newcastle boss Sir Bobby Robson attempted to sign the powerful centre-half over the summer, but chose not to follow up an initial enquiry.

However, if Stam is to be available on a Bosman deal in January, Bobby Robson is tipped to renew his interest with a firm offer for the former Manchester United defender.

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