Bellamy & Hughes Sale Confusion
Following a morning of speculation surrounding Craig Bellamy
and a move to Aston Villa, the Midlands side have stated on their
official website that they have agreed a fee with Newcastle for the
Welshman and surprisingly and totally out of the blue, Aaron Hughes.
From Villa's official website:
Aston
Villa Chairman Doug Ellis has confirmed the club has agreed a fee
for Newcastle pair Craig Bellamy and Aaron Hughes.
Amidst much speculation, Ellis told www avfc.co.uk: "I have spoken
with Freddy Shepherd, the Newcastle Chairman on several occasions
in the last 48 hours and last night he accepted our cash offer for
both players."
However, Newcastle's official website
is contradicting what Villa have said, claiming the following:
Despite reports to the contrary, Newcastle United have not
agreed any fees with Aston Villa over the sale of Craig Bellamy and
Aaron Hughes.
News broke on Wednesday afternoon saying the pair were close to completing
a move to Villa Park, but Newcastle confirm this report is incorrect
and say no fees have been agreed with any club.
Meanwhile Hughes' agents the Stellar Group claim the player will
discuss terms with Villa:
Newcastle United and
Northern Ireland defender Aaron Hughes will discuss terms over a transfer
to Premiership rivals Aston Villa after the Midlands side announced
that they had agreed a fee with the Magpies for both Hughes and striker
Craig Bellamy.
First To Walk: Kluivert's Gone
Various reports today have confirmed that Dutch striker Patrick
Kluivert has left Newcastle. Having arrived in the Summer after
what seemed like a 4 year chase to land his signature, many, myself
included, thought he'd go on to become a big success on Tyneside but
after 37 games and 13 goals the former Barcelona man will now be remembered
for being a failure, one way or another.
Speculation mounts that Big Sam will attempt to lure him to Bolton
Wanderers. |
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