Toon To Gazump Mackem Man Utd Bid?

According to reports today . Newcastle are ­attempting to hijack Darron ­Gibson's proposed £5million move to ­Sunderland. The Manchester United midfielder has been given permission to open talks with Sunderland but Alan Pardew will match ­Sunderland’s offer in the next 48 hours and attempt to persuade Gibson to come to St James' Park. The 23-year-old Republic of Ireland international has struggled to make an impact at Old Trafford and wants to move on. Gibson is available for £5m.  

Source: FOOTYMAD