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Magpies To Swoop For Inler?

According to Saturday’s Daily Mirror, Kevin Keegan is planning a summer move for Udinese’s Swiss midfielder Gokhan Inler.

Jul 5, 2008 7:57:36 AM

EURO 2008: Switzerland - Portugal, Inler - Nani (firo)

The Newcastle manager is eager to add cover for Fenerbahce-bound Emre Belozoglu, and is reported by the paper as having seen Inler perform at Euro 2008. The 24-year-old has seemingly done enough to convince Keegan to pay Udiniese £4 million for his services.

Inler has spent only one season at Stadio Friuli, but wants to play in England’s top division, according to the Mirror. The midfielder had previously been at FC Zurich, and has won 15 caps for his national team.

The paper also reports that Newcastle are keeping s close eye on Per Ciljian Skjelbred of Rosenberg. The 21-year-old won a Norwegian X Factor style programme in 2004. He rejected the first prize on offer, which was a week on trial at Liverpool, in order to join his current club.

Peter Staunton

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