Emerton to quit Feyenoord


By Matthew Jones
June 29 2002

Bobby Robson's summer spending could break the £20 million barrier next week - with long-term target Brett Emerton set to quit Feyenoord. Bobby Robson's summer spending could break the £20 million barrier next week - with long-term target Brett Emerton set to quit Feyenoord.

The Dutch club are in the process of signing a replacement for the Aussie midfielder in Argentine whizzkid Jose Maria Calvo, and are expected to give their prize asset permission to seek a new club within days.

Feyenoord rate Emerton in the £10million bracket, but the bargaining power seems to have switched to United, with fellow suitors Leeds currently without a manager and unable to buy again until they offload some of their stars.

If he decides to pursue his long-term interest, Robson is now clear favourite to land the Australian international, although, having already spent £8.5million on midfielder Hugo Viana this close season, it remains to be seen whether he still needs Emerton.

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