Kluivert loan talks

Newcastle are to hold fresh talks with Barcelona about signing Patrick Kluivert.

According to reports in Spain, even though the Dutch striker is available on a free transfer, the Premiership club would prefer a year-long loan with an option for a permanent deal.

Kluivert earns around £80,000 a week and Newcastle are said to be suggesting they split his wages 50-50 with Barcelona.

Kluivert’s agent Paul Foortse said: “Newcastle are the club he wants to join. There is other interest in him, in England and elsewhere, but if he has a choice it is simple: he will choose Newcastle.”