16 June 08 - 20:29KK Faces Fight For Dutch Attacker
Exclusive: Rafael van der Vaart Toon Move Unlikely As Ajax, Inter Milan and Manchester City Join Chase
News coming out of the Netherlands today suggest rumoured Newcastle United target Rafael van der Vaart is being chased by several top flight european clubs. Whilst this news will be of no suprise to Keegan and football fans alike, it is news that will continue this summers trend of pulling the rug from under frustrated Toon fans feet.
It is common knowledge that KK see's a replacement for Emre as a big priority but it seems a long shot to convince a player who is increasingly re-discovering the blistering form he once showed whilst at Ajax a few years back to join the club. With three indifferent seasons at Hamburg the flying Dutchman looked his former dazzling self last season and his performances for the Dutch in the on-going Euro Championships have now attracted the attention of several top clubs. ...
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