Kluivert Speaks: Newcastle Move Looking Likely

By Matthew Jones
July 21 2004

Patrick Kluivert could sign for Newcastle United within 24-hours, as he gets closer and closer to sealing a switch to Tyneside. The Dutch striker, currently with Barcelona, is ready join Newcastle despite offers from other clubs.

Robson also had his eyes on Alan Smith and James Beattie, but Smith joined Manchester United, and Southampton have demanded surplus to what the Magpies' had to offer for James Beattie.

Kluivert will now likely sign for Newcastle on a one-year-loan. 

The player has confirmed:

''It is looking more and more likely that I will be playing for Newcastle next season.

''My agent has already met the people there and it was arranged for me to fly to England for a medical.

''I've had offers from other clubs but it is Newcastle that I want to join."


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