Chris Hughton denies Campbell is close to completing Newcastle deal

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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