Newcastle join hunt to sign Leeds' winger Robert Snodgrass

28 April 2011 14:06
Newcastle have joined the race to sign Leeds' flying winger Robert Snodgrass.[LNB]The 23-year-old Scotland international has already been a target of Stoke and West Bromwich but Toon manager Alan Pardew also wants the ?5m-rated player.[LNB]Pardew is desperate to add some width and pace to his side next season and is convinced Snodgrass can do that.[LNB] Impressive: Robert Snodgrass has caught the eye of several clubs with his displays for Leeds this season[LNB]Stoke manager Tony Pulis and Baggies West Bromwich boss Roy Hodgson have watched Snodgrass several times.[LNB]He cost Leeds just ?275,000 from Livingston three years ago and still has two years left to run on his contract.[LNB]Snodgrass has been a revelation in the Championship this season and is said to be desperate to play Premier League football with Leeds looking a doubt to qualify for the play-offs..[LNB]Simon Grayson's side are two points adrift of the play-off places and need to beat promotion-rivals Burnley at home on Saturday to stay in the hunt.[LNB] Get the beers in! Carroll ignores Capello's advice as ?35m man leads Liverpool jolly Newcastle turn to South Korea striker Ji after missing out on Lorient's Gameiro NEWCASTLE FC

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