If Ferdinand 'a defender' is worth 18million, then Kieron a top worldclass midfielder has got to be worth at least 22million, 12million is just utter garbage. Do they think we are a warehouse to produce other clubs footballers or something?

As far as I'm concerned every footballer has a price. But the press talking of 12million for Dyer is SHITE.

Do none of you think a Man Utd Journo or something is trying to play a part in his value? Like haggling for fergie?

AS KEEGAN ONCE SAID, 'when you come to the jewelers you pay top price.'

This is also the same with Kieron - this guy is a gem.

I value him as the most expensive midfielder in the premiership outside of Newton Heath? AND I wont fall for the press valuation when debating on any message board, who the fuck are they to haggle and suggest for other clubs? It's not the first time too, remember they once ridiculously quoted 8MILLION for Nobby(worth at least 15million), and who in my opinion is just as good a crosser of the ball as any in the world.

Right lads and lasses tell me what YOU think Kierons worth??????

And lets show these southern tools(journo hagglers) the score eh, if your ever debating any Toon asset in future eh?.....

-- Anonymous, January 12, 2001

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Going once, twice on to the answer page as of now!

-- Anonymous, January 12, 2001

He's worth what the highest bidder is prepared to pay!

Smart @rse, I know - but also true. Recent precedent is always important in these matters, and as you suggest - whoever you are (!) - Ferdinand's £18mm transfer fee set's the base point.

IF he were to be sold, and this is not certain, unless he himself decided it was time to move on, I would suggest £20mm would be about the mark.

-- Anonymous, January 12, 2001

He's not for sale so it may as well be £100M.

-- Anonymous, January 12, 2001

Leeds is more likely. The Bowyer/Woodgate case is coming up in a couple of months. I think part of the reason for going for Rio was as cover for Woodgate being absent for a period of time. If they are thinking like that then they need Bowyer cover too.

Their problem now though is that they don't look like being in Europe next year and are therefore going to hit the same cash flow problem we have done.

And while I'm on ..... Peter Reid must have an interest in Lee Bowyer, ask Nunez :0)

-- Anonymous, January 12, 2001

The 'word' I've picked up macbeth is that Woodgate is going down, plus one of the others, but that Bowyer wasn't actively involved and will get off relatively lightly.

-- Anonymous, January 12, 2001

>>>>>>>He's not for sale so it may as well be £100M.
For that sort of money they could BOGOF (BuyOneGetOneFree) in my view. In fact, they could have any four of our players and I'd have them gift wrapped. Such an amount would transform the club, clear all debts and allow us to replace the four. We'd be in a very healthy position although this season could be written off obviously.
So every player has a price, IMHO. In Dyer's case it's less than £100m, but what is it? At £25m or above I'd have little hesitation in selling. Judging by his skill and the years left in him there's no way I'd consider less than £18m. The exact amount would depend on the buyer - I'd be more reluctant to sell him in England for example.
Let me add, I think he's a great player and I hope we keep him. I'm just saying that every player has a price.

-- Anonymous, January 13, 2001

This precisely the position I took an a similar recent thread Jonno, and got massacred for positioning NUFC as a selling Club again.

Good luck, mate!

-- Anonymous, January 13, 2001

Exactly Jonno. He's finally showing the consistency of skill to prove why we need to keep him. And the rest of the team finally performing well around him. However, for the right price....which would have to be ridiculously massive...I wouldn't cry that much if he were sold. I wasn't entirely joking on the other thread when I said £30mil.

-- Anonymous, January 13, 2001

I think we're all pretty much in agreement that if the Toon sell him for a fee beginning with a "1" that they would be letting us and themselves down.

-- Anonymous, January 13, 2001

World Exclusive.... Dyer in sensational swap deal....

Sources in London have contacted us with the earthshattering news that Arsene Wenger is to make a sensational 'Swap one get one free' deal involving Nwanko Kanu, David Seaman and a big bag of used notes, for wantaway playboy Keiron Dyer. Wenger hopes that Kanu and Five million will be enough to tempt Bobby Robson into parting with 'Bad Boy' Keiron , who's off field antics have angered the 'Badgers' boss. What's more Wenger is even prepared to throw in an ageing Ex England goalkeeper absolutely free of charge.

World Exclusive .... Dyer's set for Leeds.

In a sensational sensation that will surely shake St James' down to it's very foundations. Wantaway Newcastle United bad boy Keiron Dyer is set to join Leeds United . I price tag of £20 Million was jestingly put onto Dyer's head by Toon boss Bryan Robson. This hasn't deterred O'leary who is set to offer the asking price AND allow Michael Bridges to return to Tyneside as a makeweight in the deal at a mere One Million pounds. The deal is set to go through at 3' O'clock on Wednesday.

World Exclusive ... Fergie in for Dyer.

The football world is rocking today with the news that Alec Ferguson has made Newcastle City's bad Boy Keiron Dyer his top target. The addition of Dyer to an already considered 'best midfield in the world' would be a major coup for Fergie and would be another nail in the coffin for every other team in the Premiership. . Newcastle supremo, Freddie Shepherd has allededly told good friends that Dyers asking price is £30 million to Man United and £20 million to anyone else. This is unlikely to deter Manchester United, who are rapidly closing in on their man.

WORLD EXCLUSIVE .... DYER SET FOR BLACKBURN.

In an attempt to gain promotion Graham Souness is prepared to break the bank to bring Toon Hero Keiron Dyer to Ewood park. He is even prepared to sacrifice Matt Jansen the toon fan , who Bobby Robson has long admired, along with £12 million in order to get his man. Dyer's advisors have urged the player not to consider a move back to the first division , but with wages of £3 million a season on the table it might be just too tempting for the playboy to turn down.

World Exclusive ... Dyer and Fowler in swap deal.

Newcastle United are understood to be willing to sacrifice Kieron Dyer in a swap deal that would see Liverpool's Robbie Fowler arrive on Teeside. The latest speculation indicates that Robson is considering exchanging the bad boy England hopeful for injury prone Robin Fowler. Both Dyer and Fowler are rated in the £20 million bracket and transfer speculation has followed them both around over the last few months. Jari Litmanen's arrival at Enfield has prompted suggestions that Fowler's time on Merseyside is up. But the 23-year-old has said that he wants to stay with the Reds and Gerard Houllier has turned down a £12million bid from Aston Villa. Liverpool have allededly confirmed their interest in Dyer and both clubs could agree on a straight player-exchange deal.

-- Anonymous, January 13, 2001

World Exclusive ... Fergie in for Dyer

Hmmm...never thought Sarah Ferguson was Dyer's type.....a bit old for him, no? Ah well, there's bound to be photos of Dyer sucking her toes all over NOTW tomorrow!

-- Anonymous, January 13, 2001