Toon could be on Baptista agenda

omgukilledkenny SG

Real Madrid forward Julio Baptista has been linked with a £6million move to Newcastle, according to the Sunday Mirror.

The Brazilian spent last season at Arsenal on loan and Real sources have apparently claimed that the Magpies have now made their interest known.

Baptista is flattered by the interest from "a big club" but is waiting to hear if he has a future with the Spanish champions before deciding on any move.

He said: "I believe I showed at Arsenal last season that I can play in England, score goals and make goals.

"Newcastle is a big club but before I consider a move I need to know about my future with Real. I want the chance in pre-season to show our new coach Bernd Schuster I should be part of his plans.

"If things don't work out here I will have to look at other options in Spain and England."

Slipshade SG

I thought he too, like so many foreign players before him, has problems with England's weather among all things? Rolling Eyes

red_amoeba SG

newcastle is always linked with have-been stars - beckham, baptista, owen....

but it will be a good signing, he is strong and powerful - just the foil for Owen & Martins.

But didn't Newcastle just signed Viduka? Baptista one more means Owen or Martins will leave?

glacer SG

Didn’t Baptista said that he wanted to prove himself at Real Madrid for a season before making a decision of leaving Real Madrid?

omgukilledkenny SG

Baptista putting Real first

Julio Baptista wants a go at breaking into Bernd Schuster's Real Madrid team before considering his options.

Baptista is back with Liga champions after spending last season on loan with Arsenal.

The Brazilian forward has been linked with a move to Newcastle, but Baptista is keen to win a place in Schuster's side before looking further afield.

"I believe I showed at Arsenal last season that I can play in England score goals and make goals," he told the Sunday Mirror.

"Newcastle is a big club but before I consider a move I need to know about my future with Real.

"I want the chance in pre-season to show our new coach Bernd Schuster I should be part of his plans.

"If things don't work out here I will have to look at other options in Spain and England."