A twist in the tale as the ghost of ENIC clanks its chains

You get a big fat tasty transfer rumour plonked down in front of you, and just as you prepare to sink your spork into it, your waiter reappears with a note.

David Ornstein says:

There has been no contact so far with Newcastle, but if an agreement looks possible with the player, club-to-club contact can be expected to follow. The transfer fee is consider…