Chris Hughton denies Campbell is close to completing Newcastle deal

19 November 2009 14:34
Newcastle boss Chris Hughton has rubbished reports that Sol Campbell is set to join the club.[LNB]Campbell, 35, has been without an employer since leaving Notts County one game into a five-year contract with the League Two side. And the former England international has admitted he would be interested in a move to Tyneside. [LNB]But Hughton has played down rumours linking Campbell with a move to Newcastle.[LNB] On the move: Campbell played just one game for League Two side Notts County [LNB] Hughton still up for taking ex-England defender Sol Campbell to NewcastleTHE LIST: The 50 finest footballers to have played for Tottenham or Arsenal, Nos 20-11Sol desperate to clinch Newcastle move as he fights County gag orderSol Campbell hopes Football League tribunal can free him to play again On record: Campbell has said he would be interested in a move to Newcastle[LNB]'Sol was at a function yesterday and he was asked the question. Hehas on a couple of occasions shown a desire to come to Newcastle.   [LNB]'We are not aware what the situation is at the moment. As far as weknow, he's still a Notts County player on their registration.   [LNB]'All the things we are aware of - most of it is coming from Sol.'   [LNB]When asked about a move to Newcastle, Campbell is quoted as saying: 'It would be a great move for me, so who knows?   [LNB]'I've got to keep on training, and hopefully people will sort thingsbehind the scenes so I can get going and play football. That's all Iwant to do.'[LNB]Campbell has played for England 73 times and was a key member of the Arsenal 'Invincibles' side, which went an entire Premier League campaign unbeaten in 2004.[LNB] [LNB]  Explore more:Places:Newcastle, United Kingdom

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