Newcastle track Taiwo

Newcastle are preparing a bid for AC Milan’s Taye Taiwo, reports in Italy suggest today. Since Jose Enrique’s departure to Liverpool in the summer, Newcastle have been operating without a recognised left-back.

Ryan Taylor had deputised in the position as an changed back four propelled the side to third in the table after twelve games.

However, a defensive injury crisis contributing to three defeats in the last four games has prompted manager Alan Pardew to look for reinforcements in the January window, with left-back Taye Taiwo his primary target.

Taiwo is unsettled at AC Milan, having made only two league appearances since signing from Marseille in the summer. Fabio Parisi, the player’s agent, hasn’t ruled out a move away from the San Siro.

“We are not 100% happy”, said Parisi, “but this doesn’t mean that the player doesn’t want to fight for a place in the team. Difficulties in getting used to the new ambiance? I think so, especially in understanding some things required by the coach.

“In any case, Taiwo is not somebody that surrenders easily. He doesn’t want to leave Milan. Of course we must make some evaluations, but the main idea is to remain. Offers? Many clubs admire him, just like when Milan signed him for free; I think that these clubs might still be interested”.

Posted by AdamB on December 10, 2011. Filed under FA Barclays Premiership, Newcastle United. You can follow any responses to this entry through the RSS 2.0. Both comments and pings are currently closed.