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Magpies lead hunt for Dutch superstar

Magpies lead hunt for Dutch superstar

by Essential Sports
Updated: June 14, 2008, 8:55 AM EST

Newcastle United are targeting Dutch star Rafael Van Der Vaart, following the Netherlands' superb 4-1 victory over France in their Euro 2008 clash on Friday night.

Van Der Vaart currently plays for Bundesliga side Hamburg and has been tipped for a move to the Premier League after the European tournament.

Numerous English clubs have revealed an interest in the player but the Magpies are believed to be leading in the hunt for his services.

But Newcastle may find the competition for his signature too fierce, as the likes of Chelsea, Manchester United, Arsenal and Liverpool have also shown an interest.

New Hamburg manager Martin Jol said about the 25-year-old: "We have to do all we can to keep hold of him. He is one of the best five play-makers in Europe and he dictates the rhythm of Hamburg."

[BOLLOCKS]

Newcastle really sucks for a rich team.

[Flab]

Joey Barton is set to join Bolton after his jail term.

[English Lion]

Why would van der vaart go to newcastle when they aint in the uefa cup or the champions league??

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Why would van der vaart go to newcastle when they aint in the uefa cup or the champions league??

They will be next season.

[Flawless]

Rizoom I will give you the points.

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Rizoom I will give you the points.

Me too...

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Rizoom I will give you the points.

Thank you very much, lover boy.

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Reds like look of Magpie Milner

Reds like look of Magpie Milner

Newcastle winger James Milner is a reported target for Rafa Benitez, with the Liverpool boss keen to offload Jermaine Pennant in part-exchange.

Milner, 22, has already racked up almost 100 appearances for the Magpies since his £5million switch from Leeds in July 2004.

The hard-working midfielder, who is also interesting Aston Villa, has also been a key member of England's Under-21 side and is understood to be keen on a move to Anfield.

Newcastle are desperate to keep hold of Milner, who netted three times for the Magpies last season, and boss Kevin Keegan has already rejected out-of-hand a swap deal involving former Birmingham winger Pennant.

Midfielder Danny Guthrie, 21, has also been offered to Keegan, but the former England manager has set his sights on striker Peter Crouch.

Crouch, who is high on the hit-list of former club Portsmouth, has numerous admirers, but the £15million price tag is so far proving prohibitive.

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Fixtures

Saturday, 16 August 2008
Barclays Premier League
Man Utd v Newcastle, 15:00

Saturday, 23 August 2008
Barclays Premier League
Newcastle v Bolton, 15:00

Saturday, 30 August 2008
Barclays Premier League
Arsenal v Newcastle, 15:00

Saturday, 13 September 2008
Barclays Premier League
Newcastle v Hull, 15:00

Saturday, 20 September 2008
Barclays Premier League
West Ham v Newcastle, 15:00

Saturday, 27 September 2008
Barclays Premier League
Newcastle v Blackburn, 15:00

Saturday, 04 October 2008
Barclays Premier League
Everton v Newcastle, 15:00

Saturday, 18 October 2008
Barclays Premier League
Newcastle v Man City, 15:00

Saturday, 25 October 2008
Barclays Premier League
Sunderland v Newcastle, 15:00

Wednesday, 29 October 2008
Barclays Premier League
Newcastle v West Brom, 19:45

Saturday, 01 November 2008
Barclays Premier League
Newcastle v Aston Villa, 15:00

Saturday, 08 November 2008
Barclays Premier League
Fulham v Newcastle, 15:00

Saturday, 15 November 2008
Barclays Premier League
Newcastle v Wigan, 15:00

Saturday, 22 November 2008
Barclays Premier League
Chelsea v Newcastle, 15:00

Saturday, 29 November 2008
Barclays Premier League
Middlesbrough v Newcastle, 15:00

Saturday, 06 December 2008
Barclays Premier League
Newcastle v Stoke, 15:00

Saturday, 13 December 2008
Barclays Premier League
Portsmouth v Newcastle, 15:00

Saturday, 20 December 2008
Barclays Premier League
Newcastle v Tottenham, 15:00

Friday, 26 December 2008
Barclays Premier League
Wigan v Newcastle, 15:00

Sunday, 28 December 2008
Barclays Premier League
Newcastle v Liverpool, 15:00

Saturday, 10 January 2009
Barclays Premier League
Newcastle v West Ham, 15:00

Saturday, 17 January 2009
Barclays Premier League
Blackburn v Newcastle, 15:00

Wednesday, 28 January 2009
Barclays Premier League
Man City v Newcastle, 19:45

Saturday, 31 January 2009
Barclays Premier League
Newcastle v Sunderland, 15:00

Saturday, 07 February 2009
Barclays Premier League
West Brom v Newcastle, 15:00

Saturday, 21 February 2009
Barclays Premier League
Newcastle v Everton, 15:00

Saturday, 28 February 2009
Barclays Premier League
Bolton v Newcastle, 15:00

Wednesday, 04 March 2009
Barclays Premier League
Newcastle v Man Utd, 19:45

Saturday, 14 March 2009
Barclays Premier League
Hull v Newcastle, 15:00

Saturday, 21 March 2009
Barclays Premier League
Newcastle v Arsenal, 15:00

Saturday, 04 April 2009
Barclays Premier League
Newcastle v Chelsea, 15:00

Saturday, 11 April 2009
Barclays Premier League
Stoke v Newcastle, 15:00

Saturday, 18 April 2009
Barclays Premier League
Tottenham v Newcastle, 15:00

Saturday, 25 April 2009
Barclays Premier League
Newcastle v Portsmouth, 15:00

Saturday, 02 May 2009
Barclays Premier League
Liverpool v Newcastle, 15:00

Saturday, 09 May 2009
Barclays Premier League
Newcastle v Middlesbrough, 15:00

Saturday, 16 May 2009
Barclays Premier League
Newcastle v Fulham, 15:00

Sunday, 24 May 2009
Barclays Premier League
Aston Villa v Newcastle, 15:00