Source: Daily_Mail
EXCLUSIVE: Given transfer to City is on after keeper fails to show up for training
Republic of Ireland goalkeeper Shay Given looks certain to join Manchester City in the next 24 hours after failing to show for training this morning.[LNB]Given has put in a transfer request and wants to seal a £8 million switch to Eastlands before Monday's transfer window shuts.[LNB]The former Celtic and Blackburn keeper who has been at St James Park for 11 years is believed to be in the north west sorting personal terms and his medical.[LNB] Shay Given has become frustrated with life at Newcastle[LNB]The loss of given will be a massive blow to Newcastle fans on derby weekend. Given who had a spell on loan on Wearside under Peter Reid has been a hero of recent clashes with Newcastle's neighbours.[LNB]Not surprisingly Charles N'Zogbia has also not trained with the first team as his row with Joe Kinnear escalates but, unlike with Given, there will be no protests staged by supporters or players if the Frenchman gets his wish, and leaves Newcastle.[LNB]More encouraging news for Kinnear this morning ahead of Sunday's clash is the return of Obafemi Martins, Mark Viduka and Shola Ameobi to training this morning and all three could be on the bench. [LNB] HATCHET MAN: Trouble on Tyneside as Joe Kinnear's foot in mouth disease turns into a nightmare[LNB]Megson in the dark as Bolton skipper Nolan completes £4.5m move to Newcastle[LNB]NEWCASTLE FC NEWS FROM ACROSS THE NET[LNB]MANCHESTER CITY FC NEWS FROM ACROSS THE NET[LNB][LNB] [LNB]
