Newcastle Enter Butt Race


By Matthew Jones
January 28 2004

Newcastle United are back in for Manchester United's transfer-listed midfielder Nicky Butt, according to reports. Jimmy Walker

THE RACE IS ON

Birmingham City have offered £3 million rising to £5 million for the Man Utd midfielder, but Magpies' manager Sir Bobby Robson is ready to meet the £5 million asking price.

However, Blues boss Steve Bruce is not willing to be give up without a fight. He is expected to match Newcastle's bid and is likely smash his clubs strict pay restrictions by offering Butt £30,000-a-week.

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