News on the wires today suggests that Alan Pardew is targetting Sheffield United's midfielder Michael Tonge. If this comes to anything, I think it would offer us something we are short of in our midfield - genuine technical ability and significant potential. I'd love to see him play with Reidy.
Tonge was on fire a couple of years ago as a 22-year old and was being touted for allsorts of clubs as well as further international recogition (U-21). His careered has cooled since, in line with Sheffield United's demise and friend of mine from the Steel City says he can be lazy. However, there's no denying his ability and he's the sort of player who could prove to be great value for money if he can get close to his potential.
Pards has also acknowledged the Andy Gray bid but is playing it cool. Talk of interest in Robert Earnshaw may be to spread a bit of fear and uncertainty to force Burnley's hand. Earnshaw would knock six goals in before Easter and then disappear, so I really hope there's nothing to this speculation (and he's so ugly).
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