Post by C@rly - WHU on Oct 31, 2009 10:24:47 GMT 1
Sol Campbell has revealed he is interested in joining Newcastle.
The 35-year-old former England defender left League Two side Notts County last month after only one appearance and is now trying to find another club.
"Newcastle are a big club and could be heading back to the Premier League," he told ESPN Soccernet. "It appeals."
Campbell, who left Portsmouth in May, cannot join another team until County release his registration, which is the subject of ongoing negotiation.
The Meadow Lane club are refusing to release Campbell's registration so he can sign for another club until he agrees on a "statement of departure".
Professional Footballers' Association chief executive Gordon Taylor says County are keen to stop Campbell discussing matters relating to the club's ownership.
Campbell, who left County less than a month into a five-year deal, has been training with former employers Arsenal and is considering taking his case to a Football League tribunal.
He added: "I have been approached by several clubs, and yes, it is correct to say that Newcastle are one of them.
"People might be surprised to hear me say that I would be very interested in a move there, but I have my reasons.
"I have spoken with Gordon Taylor and he will impress upon the League the urgency of the case and try to make a tribunal hearing a priority. If we can sort it all out at the tribunal I would hope to be playing within weeks from now.
"I am training every day with Arsenal, feel fit - as fit as ever - and now I really need some matches. But, to sort out the mess at Notts County, a Football League tribunal seems to be the only way out."
BBC Sport
The 35-year-old former England defender left League Two side Notts County last month after only one appearance and is now trying to find another club.
"Newcastle are a big club and could be heading back to the Premier League," he told ESPN Soccernet. "It appeals."
Campbell, who left Portsmouth in May, cannot join another team until County release his registration, which is the subject of ongoing negotiation.
The Meadow Lane club are refusing to release Campbell's registration so he can sign for another club until he agrees on a "statement of departure".
Professional Footballers' Association chief executive Gordon Taylor says County are keen to stop Campbell discussing matters relating to the club's ownership.
Campbell, who left County less than a month into a five-year deal, has been training with former employers Arsenal and is considering taking his case to a Football League tribunal.
He added: "I have been approached by several clubs, and yes, it is correct to say that Newcastle are one of them.
"People might be surprised to hear me say that I would be very interested in a move there, but I have my reasons.
"I have spoken with Gordon Taylor and he will impress upon the League the urgency of the case and try to make a tribunal hearing a priority. If we can sort it all out at the tribunal I would hope to be playing within weeks from now.
"I am training every day with Arsenal, feel fit - as fit as ever - and now I really need some matches. But, to sort out the mess at Notts County, a Football League tribunal seems to be the only way out."
BBC Sport
