Newcastle boss Chris Hughton has rubbished reports that Sol Campbell is set to join the club.Campbell, 35, has been without an employer since leaving Notts County one game into a five-year contract with the League Two side. And the former England international has admitted he would be interested in a move to Tyneside. But Hughton has played down rumours linking Campbell with a move to Newcastle. On the move: Campbell played just one game for League Two side Notts County Hughton still up for taking ex-England defender Sol Campbell to NewcastleTHE LIST: The 50 finest footballers to have played for Tottenham or Arsenal, Nos 20-11Sol desperate to clinch Newcastle move as he fights County gag orderSol Campbell hopes Football League tribunal can free him to play again On record: Campbell has said he would be interested in a move to Newcastle'Sol was at a function yesterday and he was asked the question. Hehas on a couple of occasions shown a desire to come to Newcastle. 'We are not aware what the situation is at the moment. As far as weknow, he's still a Notts County player on their registration. 'All the things we are aware of - most of it is coming from Sol.' When asked about a move to Newcastle, Campbell is quoted as saying: 'It would be a great move for me, so who knows? 'I've got to keep on training, and hopefully people will sort thingsbehind the scenes so I can get going and play football. That's all Iwant to do.'Campbell has played for England 73 times and was a key member of the Arsenal 'Invincibles' side, which went an entire Premier League campaign unbeaten in 2004. Explore more:Places:Newcastle, United Kingdom
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