Latest Transfer Update at 14-06-2012

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Tiote: Enjoying living in Newcastle

CHEICK TIOTE HAPPY AT NEWCASTLE

Newcastle midfielder Cheick Tiote has dismissed speculation he will make a big-money move away from the Sports Direct Arena this summer.
The 25-year-old Ivory Coast star has attracted interest from major clubs with his industrious performances last season, but insists he is content on Tyneside.
"I like living in Newcastle, very much," Tiote told the Gazette. "It is a very simple life for me.
"I am at home with my family and I can just chill some days for the whole day. But when I want to go out and do some stuff, I can do that as well.


"People here are more friendly than aggressive, so life is all right for me here."
Of more concern for United boss Alan Pardew is the future of striker Demba Ba, who has a £7m release clause in his contract and is thought to be on the summer wish list of several clubs.

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Modric (l): Could leave Spurs says Corluka (r)

CORLUKA FEARS LUKA MODRIC EXIT

Vedran Corluka fears that Tottenham playmaker Luka Modric could follow Harry Redknapp out of the exit door at White Hart Lane.
The defender, who spent the second half of last season on loan at Bayer Leverkusen, will return to North London to play under a new manager following Redknapp's shock departure.
But the former Manchester City player believes Spurs' failure to secure UEFA Champions League football will force his Croatia team-mate to look elsewhere.
Spurs finished fourth in the Premier League but missed out on a return to the top table of continental competition after Chelsea's triumph over Bayern Munich in the final saw the Blues take England's remaining berth alongside Manchester City, Manchester United and Arsenal.
"We all know it will be very difficult for Spurs to keep Luka because they do not have Champions League football next season," he is quoted as saying in The Sun.


"Luka is one of the best players in the world and the kind who wants to play in the best competition.
"Not getting into the Champions League will cost Spurs next season, even though they were unlucky to get fourth place and still not be there."
Modric was a transfer target for the Blues last summer and has insisted he will not make any decision over his future until after this summer's European Championship.