Duff set to make Newcastle switch

So the BBC are saying that Newcastles signing of Duff is all sorted out, subject to a medical. If this is the case, it's great news, and definitely worth the wait we've had for any signings this summer.

It's slightly ironic that Duff was actually a Sounness target before he got his big money move to Chelsea. I wonder if this means the writing is on the wall for Luque, or if we're really building a squad of top quality players.

I seem to remember reading somewhere that Duff used to occasionaly play down the middle for Blackburn, but not sure if that's where Roeder plans to use him (at least in the short term). I'm still hoping for a striker or two to come through the doors before the real start of the season, especially with Shola's hip problem still seeming to bother him.

Anyway, good job on this signing - nice to see we can still attract some quality players.

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