Former Newcastle star Robert admits interest in move back to St James' Park

04 December 2009 10:09
Laurent Robert is set for a sensational return to Newcastle, three years after leaving the club.[LNB]The 34-year-old is currently out of contract and is reportedly desperate for a return to St James' Park.[LNB]Sir Bobby Robson paid close to £10million to land the French winger in 2001, who went on to earn cult status at the club, starring in Newcastle's consecutive campaigns in the Champions League.[LNB] Toon hero: Robert earned cult status during his spell at Newcastle [LNB] Hull set to hijack Newcastle's bid for Sheffield United defender Kilgallon Campbell free to play football after concluding Notts County contract spatNewcastle 3 Swansea 0: Harewood double maintains Magpies' grip on topGazza is back in Toon as Beardsley offers football lifeline at Newcastle French force: Robert briefly starred for Derby in 2008[LNB]Robert, who played over 150 games for Newcastle, is training withParis St Germain and according to Newcastle's French new boy FabricePancrate, Robert is keen to link up with his old club.[LNB]'He still loves the club and I've spoken to the boss to tell him Laurent would like to come back and I gave him his number.'[LNB]Meanwhile, Newcastle manager Chris Hughton admits he faces competition to land former England defender SolCampbell who has sorted out his contract dispute with Notts County.Hughton said: 'The biggest stumbling block for us will be his other options.'[LNB] Hull set to hijack Newcastle's bid for Sheffield United defender Kilgallon Campbell free to play football after concluding Notts County contract spatNewcastle 3 Swansea 0: Harewood double maintains Magpies' grip on topGazza is back in Toon as Beardsley offers football lifeline at Newcastle [LNB] [LNB]  Explore more:People:Laurent RobertPlaces:Newcastle, United Kingdom, St James' Park

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