Newcastle move for Meite Skysports.com can confirm Newcastle are looking to sign Marseille defender Abdoulaye Meite. The Magpies have held talks with Marseille over a move for the powerful defender and Meite is expected to fly into Newcastle to discuss a possible switch to St James' Park. Newcastle boss Graeme Souness is keen to shore up his leaky defence and sees Meite as the ideal man to do that as he can play anywhere across the back-line. Meite has been linked with a move to England for some time after impressing against Liverpool and Newcastle in the Uefa Cup two seasons ago. Bolton have been credited with an interest in Meite in the past, but Newcastle are hoping to win the race for his services. However, the deal could hinge on Meite's participation in the African Cup of Nations with Ivory Coast. Newcastle are thought to be only willing to push through a deal if Meite decides not to play in the tournament and puts the club first. The player's agent Willie McKay revealed Newcastle have expressed an interest in the player and that a deal could happen. "I know Freddy Shepherd has spoken to [Marseille chairman] Pape Diouf about Meite and a deal could happen," McKay told skysports.com. "Meite would be keen on a move to Newcastle, but the deal could depend on whether or not he plays in the African Cup of Nations. "Newcastle want him now to help them out and they do not want to sign him and then see him go away with the Ivory Coast to the African Cup of Nations. "Meite is a top player and I think he is ideal to play in The Premiership, as he is strong and aggressive as he showed in the Uefa Cup against Liverpool and Newcastle."
Re: Newcastle move for Meite Too right, the defence are shite! Has anyone seen this guy play? 'Cos we need someone who is very strong in one permanent position, not just someone who can float around the back line when needed.
Re: Re: Newcastle move for Meite It's the only fucking agent we deal with! It's a pisstake, he's probably worse than Boum
And Rangers thought that the better player to buy was Boumsong....Things are looking up for the Magpies
Re: Re: Newcastle move for Meite i think its safe to say if your african and playing in ligue 1 your agent is willie mckay