Is this the transfer we have all been waiting for?

A good price for Johan Kebab... and a wee tub of garlic sauce.

 

http://www.chroniclelive.co.uk/spor...le-united-distance-themselves-stewart-5668714

Newcastle United are understood to have distanced themselves from talk linking them with out of favour Liverpool winger Stewart Downing.

Reports from out sister paper the Liverpool Echo correctly reported that the former Middlesbrough man has been offered to United and other Premier League clubs for a cut price £5million.

However, the Chronicle understands that United have played down the approach as they concentrate bringing in another striker.

United were continuing discussions to bring in Bafetimbi Gomis from Lyon while talks are also still in progress the bring in Darren Bent.

Gomis is thought to be the preferred choice but Bent could well be an option and is a player that Alan Pardew would love to bring to Newcastle after working with the England international at Charlton Athletic.

With Newcastle already having Sylvain Marveaux, Jonas, Hatem Ben Arfa, Yoan Gouffran and Hatem Ben Arfa able to operate on the left hand side, the offer of Downing is not thought to be something that is seriously being considered at this moment at St James' Park.

Downing's wages of £80,000 per week would also prove to be a major stumbling block with his salary way above the average at United.

 

That's a fair and reasonable post. Don't think he'll ever be the star in any side now though. It's frustrating about his massive wages apparently putting potential buyers off.

 

when you go to Newcastle you know you have hit rock bottom

 

Northern Rock bottom