Villa ponder new Rommedahl bid


By Matthew Jones
June 20 2002

Villa boss Graham Taylor is mulling over an improved bid for PSV's Danish winger Dennis Rommedahl, who is also a target of The Magpies Villa boss Graham Taylor is mulling over an improved bid for PSV's Danish winger Dennis Rommedahl, who is also a target of The Magpies

The Villa Park chief is understood to have had an offer in the region of around £4million rejected by the Dutch club, who are keen to cash in

There is no doubt that the Denmark international is high on Taylor's summer hit-list - he made a personal check on the 23-year-old during the World Cup, where he saw Rommedahl score a goal against France during Denmark's 2-0 win.

But the Eindhoven club value the pacy star at between £8-10million and if they hold out for the top price, it would force Villa to smash their transfer record, which currently stands at the £9.5million they paid to sign Juan Pablo Angel.

Newcastle already boast an impressive midfield including Kieron Dyer, Nolberto Solano and Laurent Robert all capable of playing on the flanks, but versatile Rommedahl can play on either wing and would be a useful option.

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