We had reported last week that Toulouse star Herita Ilunga would jump at the chance to join Newcastle United.
Herita Ilunge – on right – wants to come to UK
The 26-year-old left-back moved to Toulouse only last year from St Etienne and he has impressed since that move.
It seems that both Celtic and Newcastle are keen on the player but we think if Newcastle can get Stephen Warnock form Blackburn, then we wouldn’t move for Ilunga.
Ilunga however seems keen to join either club, as he told Sky Sports:
“I am flattered by Celtic’s interest, they are one of the biggest teams in the world and their fans are the best in the world,”
“But Newcastle have very good fans and I am flattered by their interest also, but we have to wait, it does not depend on me.â€
“There is so much that needs to be done for a transfer, but a move to the United Kingdom is the one I want to move my career forward.”
“The Premier League is appealing, but Celtic are the biggest team in Scotland and are known everywhere – so I don’t know, I love the United Kingdom and that is all I can say,”
Reports in France suggest Newcastle are leading Celtic in the chase to sign Ilunga, but it will be a balancing act as to who Newcastle sign, if indeed they have the opportunity to get Warnock from Blackburn Rovers.
We have to think Warnock, with his Premier League experience would be Newcastle’s first choice.
What do you think?
Comments welcome.
138 comments so far
DC Magpie
Aug 13, 2008 at 6:49 PM
Comment #121haha yes Tom you must have seen me post the name before…Sekou Cissé it is!
will have to look out for Gevinho
furrygiblets
Aug 13, 2008 at 6:54 PM
Comment #122AndyNUFC // Aug 13, 2008 at 1:34
However, latest I heard was that ONLY Coloccini will be there at the open day. This is because of Smith’s deal being held up.
AndyNUFC // Aug 13, 2008 at 17:54
Erm Furrygiblets you’re talking crap mate, so far i’ve said that nothing was happening today, is that a problem for you?…
Orly, guess i was wrong then my bad.
The Entertainers
Aug 13, 2008 at 6:56 PM
Comment #123@ Punk Skunk
Paints more interesting than what our boards doing at the moment. And bloody quicker in what it wants to achieve.
But yes i’m frustrated, like alot of fans.
Support Newcastle and the board 100% mate, but do disagree on the collo deal. You may be right about not being able to / or not wanting to say anything until wrapped up, but give us a progress report, even a slight one.
Never mind, i’ll pick my chin up mate.
AndyNUFC
Aug 13, 2008 at 6:59 PM
Comment #124Dick, you yet again live up to your name.
A.L 9
Aug 13, 2008 at 7:00 PM
Comment #125Andy I dont post on here often but I find any info/rumours interesting to read, I don’t believe that you would bee telling lies as you seem a genuinly decent lad, not like some childish others who seem to just want to abuse everyone and everything as some post’s i’ve read are realy uncalled for.
As for the club I beleive in Ashley, Keegan and co. and think they’ll do a good job as they seem to have the best interest in the club, however the communication from them is appauling, I know people are saying ‘calm down, Colo will sign he was at the ground’ ect, but why aren’t these things been confirmed by the club so that the supporters know whats going on, and Bassong may be on the NUFC site’s team list but why hasn’t he been officialy unveiled to the supporters? Have they just forgot about it? As for Colo I cannot see any reason why they cannot just confirem whether he has signed or not and if not then explain why not ect. I don’t believe that there is any crisis going on behind the scenes I just think they have there priorities wrong when it comes to dealing with the fans.
Punk Skunk
Aug 13, 2008 at 7:00 PM
Comment #126Entertainers,
i reckon they’re pig sick of the press, like us lot, so therefore feeding them nowt…& you know what it’s like mate, put info out anywhere these days & the rags jump on it soon as it’s in the public domain!..So even a squeak gets turned into BS!..
…Hey mate, at least you’re conducting y’self better than some!.. 😀
furrygiblets
Aug 13, 2008 at 7:01 PM
Comment #127from what u have seen on this blog Dick hasn’t lied yet.
shearer4pm
Aug 13, 2008 at 7:02 PM
Comment #128harrier – i would say that fulham and sunderland have also improved, not up to our totally immense standard yet tho 😛
AndyNUFC
Aug 13, 2008 at 7:05 PM
Comment #129and furryballs, I haven’t lied either, wanker.
JoshNufc91
Aug 13, 2008 at 7:09 PM
Comment #130lmao @ andy:)
furryhole your a c*nt
furrygiblets
Aug 13, 2008 at 7:09 PM
Comment #131Ah for some reason you can’t see my previous comment as it appears to be awaiting moderation.
AndyNUFC // Aug 13, 2008 at 1:34
However, latest I heard was that ONLY Coloccini will be there at the open day. This is because of Smith’s deal being held up.
AndyNUFC // Aug 13, 2008 at 17:54
Erm Furrygiblets you’re talking crap mate, so far i’ve said that nothing was happening today, is that a problem for you?…
Orly, guess i was wrong then my bad. Personal insults and a liar to boot GG.
AndyNUFC
Aug 13, 2008 at 7:13 PM
Comment #132Haha sorry for the language like but as I said, this abusive name calling is ridiculous, just felt like retaliating against the uneducated.
Obafan
Aug 13, 2008 at 7:41 PM
Comment #133AndyNUFC
I don’t care if the stories you say are true or not. Thing is that I really like to read your post and I do believe you. You would not constantly try to defend yourself if you were not 100% sure of your case.
The thing is don’t give attention to those f**ls on this blog that constantly try to offend other people. Keep in mind that a lot of the bloggers here like a good rumour and if they weren’t interested in your rumours then they never would have argued it on so many occassions in so many different articles.
So for me AndyNUFC keep up the good work, cause I will read your posts with respect.
mozza
Aug 13, 2008 at 7:53 PM
Comment #134cant believe this i should have said nowt its went t**ts up again, blog starts working my server gans t**ts up, server starts working blog gans t**ts up, punk skunk i am cursed, me lucks that bad if i was reincarnated i’d probably come back as me
nando
Aug 13, 2008 at 7:58 PM
Comment #135i’m guessing neither will sign and there will be no more signings before the massacre at old trafford.
AndyNUFC
Aug 13, 2008 at 7:59 PM
Comment #136Cheers Obafan mate, just helps to keep the blog a bit more interesting doesn’t it? Mind people gotta stop stressing over it so much! I fear that people will be all “oh we’re expecting something huge to come”, to such an extent that they’ll forget the quality we’ve already brought in.
autibo
Aug 13, 2008 at 7:59 PM
Comment #137to be fair to andynufc and even BW i think the last few days would’ve been unbareably boring on the blog if it wasnt for gettin excited about a possible signing or two. even if we feel let down its not fair to take it out on these lads for passing on some info. surely nobody belived it as gospel?? i feel let down by the club lately
nando
Aug 13, 2008 at 8:01 PM
Comment #138i love people like andynufc who has a “mate” who gives them inside information. you can spot a wind up merchant a mile off.