£80,000 Per Week For Washed-Up Mackem?

24 July 2013 11:45
Newcastle are in pole position to sign Darren Bent from Aston Villa after Fulham pulled out of the race for his signature.

The 29-year-old is heading for the exit door at Villa Park and it looked as though it would be a straight scrap between Newcastle and Fulham for his signature.

However, reports claim that Fulham boss Martin Jol has baulked at the player's wage demands meaning Newcastle have been given a free run to complete a deal.

Bent is reported to be on £80,000 a week at Villa and it now also remains to be seen if Toon owner Mike Ashley will be willing to pay that on top of the £5million transfer fee.

Pardew has worked with Bent in the past when they were together at Charlton and the striker believes St James' Park could be the place to get his career back on track if a deal can be agreed.

But Ashley does not want to fork out £5m for a player who is almost 30, with no re-sell value.

As for his wages?

Fabricio Coloccini is the top earner at Newcastle on a reported £60,000 per week, and that apparently is the "cap" Ashley has on wages.

An extra £20,000 on top of Colo's wages for a washed up Mackem who couldn't get a game for Aston Villa last season?

GIVE ME STRENGTH!

 

 

Source: Newcastle United Mad

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