Post by ---------a on Aug 25, 2007 9:57:46 GMT -1
From the Mirror (who have been spot on with saints rumours lately).
I think Keane would develop him into a better player, and this is more money than derby are willing to offer, plus he has a better chance of staying in the prem - so he would prob go there.
hope its true, not sure about getting Stern John though.
'Sunderland boss Roy Keane made a £6million bid for Southampton striker Kenwyne Jones yesterday - as the Trinidad and Tobago star pushed for a move.
Keane is willing to pay £5.5m and is also offering Jones's fellow countryman Stern John to tempt Saints into doing business.
The Black Cats chief is desperate for tall target man Jones and has now seen off the rival move by Derby County, but he is also being helped by the fact that the player wants to join him.
Jones was told to stay by boss George Burley last week but his head has been turned by the idea of the Premier League.
Keane has increased his cash offer and can now put veteran John into the move after the arrival of Andy Cole on a free transfer from Portsmouth yesterday.
John is prepared to speak to Southampton if they decide to accept him as a makewight in the transfer.'
I think Keane would develop him into a better player, and this is more money than derby are willing to offer, plus he has a better chance of staying in the prem - so he would prob go there.
hope its true, not sure about getting Stern John though.
'Sunderland boss Roy Keane made a £6million bid for Southampton striker Kenwyne Jones yesterday - as the Trinidad and Tobago star pushed for a move.
Keane is willing to pay £5.5m and is also offering Jones's fellow countryman Stern John to tempt Saints into doing business.
The Black Cats chief is desperate for tall target man Jones and has now seen off the rival move by Derby County, but he is also being helped by the fact that the player wants to join him.
Jones was told to stay by boss George Burley last week but his head has been turned by the idea of the Premier League.
Keane has increased his cash offer and can now put veteran John into the move after the arrival of Andy Cole on a free transfer from Portsmouth yesterday.
John is prepared to speak to Southampton if they decide to accept him as a makewight in the transfer.'