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Article: Hughes [pounds sterling]8m bid for Shay.
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- Daily Mail (London)
- Article date:
- January 8, 2009
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Byline: COLIN YOUNG
MANCHESTER CITY have tabled an [pounds sterling]8million bid for Newcastles unhappy goalkeeper Shay Given.
The first official offer for the Ireland international is expected to provoke a similar approach from Tottenham and will test owner Mike Ashleys determination to hang on to one of his main assets.
The Newcastle owner faces a quandary as Given is one of the few saleable assets on his books, but his departure would result in a furious reaction from supporters, even if they sympathise with the frustration of one of their most loyal players.
Given rocked the Tyneside club last week when he announced, through his ...