Source: Daily_Mail
Hull want Newcastle defender Habib Beye to plug the gap
Hull manager Phil Brown is hoping to close a £2million deal forNewcastle full back Habib Beye when he returns from China this weekend.[LNB] Brown is keen to improve his options after selling Sam Ricketts toBolton and has made a move for the 31-year-old Senegal defender.[LNB] Defensive option: Newcastle United's Habib Beye (left)[LNB] Brown said: 'We've gone as far as a bid for Habib Beye, but it was received negatively. However, we're awaiting discussions at the Newcastle end.'[LNB] Newcastle are trying to offload £3m-a-year midfielder Geremi, who is keen to revive a move to Turkish giants Besiktas.[LNB] Striker Obafemi Martins yesterday completed his £9m move to Wolfsburg, as exclusively revealed in Sportsmail, and the club hope to raise more funds with Geremi's sale to Turkey.[LNB] The ex-Chelsea player, 30, is reportedly picking up £58,000 a week at St James' Park and has a year left on his contract. Olympiakos have shown interest but German side Cologne have already been put off by his wage demands. [LNB] Keane at the double as Tottenham lift the Asia Trophy after beating HullTHE INSIDER'S LIVE WINDOW WATCH: Obafemi Martins completes £8m Wolfsburg switch... plus all of Friday's hot gossip [LNB] [LNB] Explore more:People:Phil Brown, Obafemi MartinsPlaces:Newcastle, Turkey, China, St James' Park
