Jermaine Defoe is the man in news as far as the world of soccer is concerned. Kevin Keegan has started a bit for this Tottenham striker to bring in his first signing to Newcastle. Apparently, Defoe has been asked by the Tottenham manager to leave the club. If the buzz is to be believed, Portsmouth has already had a bid accepted for Defoe but looks like the English international will prefer a move to St. James Park where he would be playing in front of 52,000 fans.
Now, whichever club Defoe ends up joining he will have to face competition with Portsmouth which has Kanu, Benjani, Utuka and Nugent who all play up front. Let’s not forget Newcastle too with Ameobi, Owen, Martins and Viduka on its side. And when I say this, I also maintain Defoe is a player Keegan will not like to lose out on because of his blistering pace.
Tottenham will quote $5-8 million as Defoe’s fee. It will definitely argue that Defoe is an English international who has proven his potential on field. So, Newcastle and Portsmouth will be easily able to afford Defoe as money has never been an issue for either club especially not for Keegan.
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