By Tyne-Talk
January 13 2010

The last Tyne-Talk poll indicated that 83% of voters would prefer Danny Simpson to be signed on the back of his loan deal over the other three loaned players. Now it would seem Simpson himself is set for a permanent move to St James' Park as Manchester United put the finishing touches to a deal. 23 year old Simpson is out of contract with Manchester United at the end of the season and if everything goes to plan could be Chris Hughton's first incoming transfer of the window and in time to face rivals West Bromwich Albion in the league next Monday, the same day his current loan deal expires.

Whilst the rumour mill has been churning out stories surrounding Jermaine Beckford, Matt Kilgallon and Simpson, Hughton has remained tight-lipped over any incoming and outgoing players. However, Manchester United manager Sir Alex Ferguson appears to have given the go ahead for this deal to progress and it looks likely.

Simpson told The Chronicle;

"I'm loving it and I don't want it to end. It's been a good first half of the season for me and the team, and to leave that would be a shame.

I would be disappointed, but hopefully I'll do enough to get a contract and get everything sorted out and kick start my career."

Speaking ahead of tonight's FA Cup 3^rd round replay he added;

"The fans are unbelievable, and if I can stay here for the next few years, I would be buzzing. I'm just taking it day by day. Stuff's being sorted out, but I'm just concentrating on the games.

Around the training ground, day in day out, you have to think about it. It's on your mind, but once you're on the pitch and playing, you want to win, and you forget about it.

It does play on your mind, but, at the end of the day, you're a professional, and you've got to put it out of your mind. Hopefully, you're thinking ‘it'll happen, but at the same time, it might not'."

Simpson Contract Closer To Completion

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13/01/2010 13:34

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MissC
13/01/2010 13:37

Personally think this is a good move in the right direction.

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wasim4nufc
13/01/2010 15:48

Considering he would come cheap and would not need anytime to settle means its definately a step in the right direction. For now we just have to wait and see if he does go on to sign for us.



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Andrew The Mag
13/01/2010 19:24

eye very good signing keep it up Mr Houghton

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tunyc
13/01/2010 21:11

He's at least good enought to be a squad player in the pl. A good move if we can pull it off...

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senyabtoon
13/01/2010 21:12

good signing if it comes off

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TOONTILLIDIE
13/01/2010 21:20

Quote:

wasim4nufc
Considering he would come cheap and would not need anytime to settle means its definately a step in the right direction. For now we just have to wait and see if he does go on to sign for us.

I think thats the two bigs things, somebody cheap and somebody that doesn't need time to settle in, we need people performing to push for every point and he is one that does it. Good signing for me, and lets bring in some more players

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lostmekeys
13/01/2010 23:26

how much do they want? does that matter to any of you?

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tunyc
14/01/2010 18:10

Yes, it does. I have always assumed we'd only go in for a permanent move if the price was right for Ashley-that is, quite low. Shouldn't cost more than 1M, almost certainly less. But hen again, these are the same negotiators who only got 6M for Given in January so you never know.

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gnd27
14/01/2010 21:09

Good signing if we get him. He's been consistent and clearly wants to be at the toon!

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TOONTILLIDIE
14/01/2010 21:14

Simpson isn't going to cost the earth to get him, as Tunyc said I couldn't see it costing more than a million, I would reckon around 700000k to get him

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nufctrotter73
14/01/2010 22:44

ive spoke to him tonight, hes on my facebook, he put on his status that he has not rejected any contract nufc have offered and could be sorted in a couple of days, possibly he means a pay off by man utd maybe, loyalty bonus as he didnt ask for transfer

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Biffins Bridge
14/01/2010 23:03

Todays chronicle said Newcastle and Man U have agreed 500k for the transfer Which is a nice amount.

But it also said that the negotiations have stalled after the terms offered make him one of the lowest paid in the team.

[www.chroniclelive.co.uk]

Ive got mixed views as 500k is next to nothing for a decent young defender but if he thinks he is going to get a kings ransom just cause he used to play for man u and he is almost out of contract then he can p155 off.

He has played ok for us but nothing amazing. Can he make the step up, Im unsure. Most of his games away on loan have been outside the premier and nobody else has been beating down the door. I cant see him being on more than 10k a week at man u and I bet the contract he has been offered is between 10-15k. Yes, not the biggest at Newcastle but he isnt one of our best players and thats not a bad wage for a championship player. Im sure if we get promoted and he keeps his place the contract could be re-jigged. Big contracts getting thrown around are a thing of the past at Newcastle and so they should be.

I know that this sort of stance that most players/agents take with the first offer but he wants to be careful.

On the other hand, we might risk losing a decent turn for the sake of a few grand a week.

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Biffins Bridge
14/01/2010 23:08

Just read Trotters post. Canny crack.

Just worry that all players are money hungry.

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nufctrotter73
15/01/2010 00:38

ive spoke to him a few times on facebook, he comes across as very level headed and dosent seem the type to be bothered about money, he says he thinks shittu will be a good signing for us too

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TOONTILLIDIE
15/01/2010 07:33

I agree with Biffins, for the sake of a few grand give him it, but we shouldn't be held to ransom, which has been the case for years and one of the reasons we are in debt. Give him a decent offer, if he accepts great, if not then we shoud move on and get somebody else

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