Toon close in on Bramble


By Matthew Jones
June 26 2002

Ipswich defender Titus Bramble is set to join Newcastle United next week as the two clubs move closer to agreement over the deal. Ipswich defender Titus Bramble is set to join Newcastle United next week as the two clubs move closer to agreement over the deal.

The Magpies are reported to have made a bid of £4.2m for the 20-year-old this week, but the relegated Tractor Boys turned it down as they are looking for a figure nearer £6m for the England Under-21 star.

Newcastle boss Sir Bobby Robson is determined to get his man, however, and an improved offer is likely to see the move go ahead in the next few days.

A Magpies source told the Newcastle Journal: "The deal should be completed by the middle of next week - the two clubs are getting closer and closer.

"United are not quite offering £5 million, while Ipswich still value Bramble at £6 million.
"Bobby Robson has told his chairman that he doesn't want to lose out on Titus Bramble and the two parties should be in agreement soon."

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