Hughton shows intent to tie up Moses deal.
Posted on January 29th, 2010 | 70 Comments |
Toon supremo, Chris Hughton, has given notice of his intent to get Crystal Palace young talent, Victor Moses in a black and white shirt.
Hughton, who has recently tied up deals for Mike Williamson, Wayne Routledge, Fitz Hall and Patrick van Aanholt said on Moses:
“It’s been documented that we are very interested in signing the lad.
“Most people are also aware of the circumstances with Crystal Palace and the situation they are in, and we hope to make progress on that over the next couple of days.
“It’s one we have a very, very keen interest in.
“He is a player who has an ability to score goals. There is a power and pace, but it is his potential.
“Around what we are trying to do here this season, which is the most important thing, there also has to be an eye on the future, and he is certainly a player of wonderful potential.”
Hughton is currently in a battle with fierce rivals, Roberto Di Matteo, and Nottingham Forest’s Billy Davies to land the player, though it has been much speculated that bigger fish from the Premier League are also waiting to make a move.
Moses waiting for Real Madrid call — Agent
Newcastle United target Victor Moses is unwilling to move to the North-East as he waits for Real Madrid to make contact, says his agent Tony Finningan.
Finningan is quoted in Spanish newspaper AS as saying: ‘There is interest from Madrid, which we were made aware of by intermediaries a few weeks ago.
‘But I have not received a call from them. Palace want to sell before the transfer window closes on Monday, so we won’t have to wait much longer.
But it is clear that the player would rather go to Real Madrid. I hope they call us soon.’
Moses has also indicated that a move to a Premier League top-four side would be ideal for him, with Liverpool believed to be a surprise contender to snap up the talented forward.