Robson to swoop for Bowyer

By Matthew Jones
December 30 2002

Newcastle United boss Sir Bobby Robson is ready to take a massive gamble by swooping for Leeds United midfielder Lee Bowyer next month.

Bowyer, who has been plagued by discipline problems for the past 18 months, is refusing to sign a new deal at Elland Road and could leave on a Bosman in the summer.

Tottenham's board are still to decide whether they will move for the England international, while Liverpool boss Gerard Houllier has ruled out any deal for the midfielder after the collapse of a transfer last summer.

Newcastle are prepared to open talks with Bowyer next month and reportedly are willing to wait until he becomes a free agent at the end of the season.

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