Source: Daily_Mail
Newcastle boss Alan Pardew poised to make fresh bid for Swiss midfielder Tranquillo Barnetta
Newcastle have made an enquiry for Swiss midfielder Tranquillo Barnetta - although the 25-year-old may not be fully fit for another four weeks.[LNB] Manager Alan Pardew is a huge fan of the Bayer Leverkusen player and wanted to sign him while manager of West Ham. [LNB] Swiss tease: Alan Pardew is a huge fan of Tranquillo Barnetta [LNB]Barnetta, who has played over 50 times for his country, can play on either flank or behind a striker and was linked with Juventus earlier this month. He has 18 months left on his contract and Newcastle may be able to strike a deal.[LNB] Meanwhile, Newcastle remain keen on Aston Villa's Stephen Ireland but are wary of interest from Bolton. [LNB] Ireland set to end his Aston Villa nightmare with Newcastle loan switchAll the latest Manchester United news, features and opinion[LNB] [LNB] Explore more:Places: Newcastle
