Blackburn target Toon ace Speed


Speed with Dabizas

By Peter Donnelly
July 12 2003

Blackburn Rovers are ready to put in a bid for midfielder Gary Speed, according to The Journal. Speed has only 1 year left on his current contract and talks over an extension haven't yet started. Back in May the 33-year-old declared that he wants to end his career at Newcastle and that he has also targeted the 2006 World Cup with Wales.

Nevertheless, a source said: "Gary would like another year, but nothing has been offered so far. As a result, Blackburn are preparing a bid to try and persuade him to join them."

However, it's very unlikely that Sir Bobby Robson would let Speed leave, with the Welshman being the only defensive midfielder at the club, excluding transfer-listed Clarence Acuna. He is also one of few experienced players and over the last couple of seasons has matured immensely.

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