United hope 'new signing' is ready for Valencia
Published Date:
08 August 2008
By Miles Starforth
KEVIN Keegan will make a late decision on Fabricio Coloccini's involvement against Valencia tomorrow after the defender finally arrived on Tyneside.
The 26-year-old – who has agreed personal terms – was understood to be undergoing a medical ahead of his £9.5m move to Newcastle United from Deportivo La Coruna.
Keegan had hoped to blood Coloccini in before Newcastle's season-opener against Manchester United.
But the Argentina international's delayed arrival means it is touch and go whether he plays any part in United's final pre-season friendly.
Meanwhile, striker Alan Smith appears in limbo after it was reported a £3m bid from Everton had been accepted.
Keegan – who left Smith out of the midweek friendly against PSV Eindhoven because of an ankle problem – wants to keep Smith at St James's Park.
But it has been suggested that Ashley – who wore a Smith No. 17 shirt to games last season – wants him off the wage bill.
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08 August 2008 1:22 PM
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