Newcastle United have ended their interest in West Ham United's Lucas Neill after being told he is not for sale.
Manager Joe Kinnear revealed that the Magpies had made an enquiry about the 30-year-old Australian defender as they attempt to find cover for Habib Beye, who is facing at least another 10 weeks on the sidelines with an ankle injury.
However, after initial contact was made, the Hammers have insisted Neill is not for sale, and Kinnear will now explore alternative targets.
A Newcastle spokesman said: "In looking to strengthen our squad, the club has been exploring a number of possibilities during the transfer window.
Thursday, January 15, 2009
Man City hopeful of Bellamy deal
Manchester City are still hopeful of signing Craig Bellamy despite having a third bid for the Wales striker turned down by West Ham United.
The Hammers turned down an improved £9m offer for the 29-year-old on Monday but City made a higher bid on Wednesday.
Manager Mark Hughes is keen to bring Bellamy and Scott Parker to Eastlands but has so far failed to land either.
"We are still very hopeful that something can happen," Manchester City assistant manager Mark Bowen said.
West Ham, whose owner Bjorgolfur Gudmundsson may sell the club, insist they do not want to offload players and are under no pressure to do so.
Wales captain Bellamy played under Bowen and Hughes during his time as Wales and Blackburn Rovers manager.
The Hammers turned down an improved £9m offer for the 29-year-old on Monday but City made a higher bid on Wednesday.
Manager Mark Hughes is keen to bring Bellamy and Scott Parker to Eastlands but has so far failed to land either.
"We are still very hopeful that something can happen," Manchester City assistant manager Mark Bowen said.
West Ham, whose owner Bjorgolfur Gudmundsson may sell the club, insist they do not want to offload players and are under no pressure to do so.
Wales captain Bellamy played under Bowen and Hughes during his time as Wales and Blackburn Rovers manager.
Kaka cleared to talk to Man City
AC Milan have given their Brazilian superstar Kaka permission to talk to Manchester City.
City are thought to have bid in excess of £100m for the 26-year-old, whose father Bosco Leite is his advisor.
"Milan has authorized the negotiation with City," said Kaka's spokesman Diogo Kotschko. "The next step is Kaka's father will talk to Manchester City."
The director of the club's in-house TV channel, Mauro Suma, said Milan were looking at City's offer for Kaka.
But he added: "Considered does not mean decided or accepted. We are not faced with a decision made or a done deed."
However, a Milan spokesman said Suma's comments were not an official statement by the Serie A club.
City are thought to have bid in excess of £100m for the 26-year-old, whose father Bosco Leite is his advisor.
"Milan has authorized the negotiation with City," said Kaka's spokesman Diogo Kotschko. "The next step is Kaka's father will talk to Manchester City."
The director of the club's in-house TV channel, Mauro Suma, said Milan were looking at City's offer for Kaka.
But he added: "Considered does not mean decided or accepted. We are not faced with a decision made or a done deed."
However, a Milan spokesman said Suma's comments were not an official statement by the Serie A club.
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