By Matthew Jones
May 29 2003

Nobby Solano could have his days at St James' Park numbered as Celtic prepare a £3 Million Summer bid. It is already understood that Sir Bobby wants Solano out on Tyneside after it was revealed that he will miss 5 games due to international duties next season. Scottish giants Celtic, who were defeated by Porto in the UEFA Cup Final are understood to be lining up a £3 million summer swoop for Newcastle United winger Nolberto Solano.

The Bhoys have heard all about Solano's future at St James' Park. They know it is under threat following the signing of Lee Bowyer and the possible arrival of Brett Emerton - aswell as the latest club vs country row going on between Nobby and Bobby (Hey, it rhymes!), which could see Solano missing upto FIVE Newcastle games next season as he has vowed to help his country Peru in the 2006 Qualifiers.

It has been reported that Celtic are putting together a £3 million bid for the 28-year-old Peruvian winger who has spent 5 years on Tyneside.

Robson is tired of losing key players to long-haul international duty and was not very pleased when Solano told him about his duties. It in now thought that Sir Bobby is now prepared to part company with Solano.

A move for Solano would lift spirits around Parkhead, after Celtic failed to win anything this season. They lost the UEFA Cup to Porto, and the League to rivals Rangers on the last day. Nobby Solano is yet to comment on how he would feel about a move out of the Premiership.

Solano did however recently state that he wanted a new contract at United when his current deal runs out in 2004. He did also say that he would never play for any other European club.

He might not get a choice though, if Sir Bobby wants him out!

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