Keegan set to sign new defender
Published Date:
29 August 2008
KEVIN Keegan has ushered Kamil Zayatte into St James's Park – as James Milner waits to go.
Versatile defender Zayatte is set to become Newcastle United's latest summer signing.
The 23-year-old Guinea international – who had a brief trial at Everton earlier this week – is poised to join from Swiss club Young Boys.
Zayatte, who can play at right-back and centre-half, joined Young Boys from Lens a year ago.
And Zayatte – who can also operate as a defensive midfielder – impressed for club and country last season, sparking a bidding war.
United, however, are in pole position to sign him, with the player currently on Tyneside, and having been impressed by the club.
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29 August 2008 12:09 PM
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