Wednesday 12 December 2007

Newcastle Will Wait Until The Summer for Edmilson

Newcastle manager Sam Allardyce has confirmed that he is content to wait until the end of the season to sign Barcelona defender/midfielder Edmilson.

The Premiership side had been expected to make a move for Edmilson in January, but concerns over his fitness have necessitated the wait until the end of the season.

Allardyce explained:

"I am afraid he is now not an option for us in January. He has not played at all this season and it would be too much of a risk to bring him here next month."

Edmilson, 31, will be available on a free transfer in the summer when his Barcelona contract expires and Newcastle are likely to face competition from a number of sides for his signature at that time.

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