Newcastle to DOUBLE Ronaldinho's Wages

By Matthew Jones
June 15 2003

Newcastle United are prepared to DOUBLE Ronaldinho's wages in order to bring him to Tyneside ahead of Manchester United and Real Madrid. Newcastle United are prepared to double Ronaldinho's wages to bring the Paris Saint Germain star to Tyneside. Winger Laurent Robert, along with Olivier Bernard will be offered in part-exchange for the Brazilian, who will be offered a four-year, £8 million contract.

A Newcastle insider told the Sunday Mirror: "Newcastle are willing to double Ronaldinho's wages.

"The French club are also keen to have Robert back and that gives Newcastle a significant edge. The fact that we are in the Champions League next season must help."

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