Magpies wait for Emre news

Newcastle are still awaiting news of their bid for Inter Milan midfielder Emre Belozoglu after manager Graeme Souness won his battle with striker Craig Bellamy.

Bellamy’s decision to link up with former Wales boss Mark Hughes at Blackburn - the 25-year-old having undergone a medical at Ewood Park as the two clubs thrashed out the transfer – has enabled the Magpies to formalise their interest in the Turkey international.