Ireland agrees Magpies deal

[paulmclaren]

Skysports.com understands Stephen Ireland has agreed a loan move to Newcastle from Aston Villa.

The 24-year-old travelled to Tyneside on Sunday to hold talks and undergo a medical.

Ireland is thought to have agreed terms with Newcastle with the move set to go through on Monday upon the completion of his medical.

The talented midfielder has endured a difficult time at Aston Villa following his switch from Manchester City in the summer.

Ireland has made just 13 appearances for Villa this season and Gerard Houllier is willing to let him move on having signed Jean Makoun from Lyon earlier this month and also lined up a loan deal for USA midfielder Michael Bradley.

Make or break for Stevie girl.

http://www.skysports.com/story/0,19528, ... 69,00.html

[The Foggy Blue]

***********RUMOUR*******Apparently he's failed his medical so the deal is off*****RUMOUR******************

[Mase]

He probably couldn't be arsed tracking back with Scholes.....I mean putting in the effort for his medical.

[Beeks]

Definitely failed medical

[The Foggy Blue]

Very strange.

[Wooders]

last minute dash to carrington so he can pass a medical

[Beefymcfc]

Anyone know the reason why?

[Alioune DVToure]

They were worried about his head and the club doctor was able to confirm that it is in fact a grape.

[DoomMerchant]

Anyone know the reason why?

classic. good one.

[Fesan]

Bet he regrets saying no to int. matches now... there atleast he'd maybe get some gametime.

[sandman]

I wonder if it was the blood test?