Odemwingie Linked With Move To Newcastle


By Tyne-Talk
January 2 2013

Newcastle United have been linked with a £3million move for West Bromwich Albion striker Peter Odemwingie,  as a replacement for Demba Ba should he leave in this January transfer window. The 31 year old has started 12 games this season, been a substitute in 5 more and scored 4 goals, whilst claiming 3 assists.

It is likely he would have a full season under his belt, if not for a 3 match ban courtesy of the first red card of his League career.

During his career at West Brom which started in the 2010/11 season, he has scored 29 goals and assisted in 12 more. Odemwingie signed a 2 year deal in 2010, with the option of a 3rd year at the end. Instead, the club offered him a new 3 year deal last summer which lasts until 2014.

Odemwingie has also made 47 appearances for Nigeria and scored 9 goals whilst on International duty.

West Bromwich Albions Peter Odemwingie waves to the fans after the game

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Odemwingie Linked With Move To Newcastle
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02/01/2013 12:39
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annie
02/01/2013 12:43
Let's get him.

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MissC
02/01/2013 13:14
Not a bad player and I would have him at Newcastle.

However, we have also been linked with Shane Long, who is 6 years younger, scored 5 goals this season and has 4 assists.

Also not going to be disappearing in January every year for African Cup of Nations, as he plays for Ireland.

If we literally had the two to choose from I would probably favour Shane Long as is younger and we could get more years from him. Wouldn't be the first time we have been linked with him either.

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davenufc
davenufc
02/01/2013 13:44
I'm with you on Shane Long, but as much as I hear the rumours I can't see it happening.

Lets just Carr can unearth another gem.

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surreymag
surreymag
02/01/2013 15:32
What has happened to Remy? Is that deal no longer viable? We certainly need at least one striker and a couple of defenders at least.

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MissC
02/01/2013 15:54
All gone a bit quiet on Remy

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mentalman
mentalman
02/01/2013 17:03
didn't the club release a statement stating a transfer policy where they wouldn't sign players over a certain age, i think at 31 odemwingie is over our maximum age limit!

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