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.

Sat, 22 Jul, 2006 - 17:29

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.

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Courts Soccer Newcastle United FC Place: Republic of Ireland Place: St James’ Park Person: Roeder Person: Duff Person: Glenn Roeder Person: Damien Duff Person: Chrissy Waddle Person: Damien Person: Shay Given Person: Stephen Carr Person: Scott Parker Organisation: Newcastle Organisation: Chelsea Organisation: Setanta Sports 2

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