Roeder: Duff deal 'very, very close'

Newcastle manager Glenn Roeder insists his club are “very, very close” to wrapping up the signing of Damien Duff from Chelsea.

The Republic of Ireland winger is poised to sign for the Magpies in a deal believed to be worth £10m (€14.65m), with a fee and personal terms agreed and a medical the last detail left to be resolved.