Steffen Iversen

2mas · Sjef Joined: 06 Sep 2002 Posts: 33350 Location: Trondhjem

2mas · Sjef Joined: 06 Sep 2002 Posts: 33350 Location: Trondhjem

The Chronicle can reveal that Norway international Steffen Iversen also offered his service to [Newcastle] United.

The ex-Tottenham Hotspur striker, who played at White Hart Lane during Hughton’s long tenure as coach and won the League Cup in 1999, is available at a knockdown £200,000 fee from Rosenberg, where he has blasted in 49 goals in 98 appearances during his second spell with the Tippeligaen side.

However, Hughton said: “There’s a connection there, I know him and he is a friend from my time at Spurs.

“But this is one we won’t be looking into any further.”

Read more: Chris Hughton steps up striker search

Skotten · Posted: 26.01.2010 23:35 Post subject:

Steffen, due to his previous injuries, probably won't have that many seasons/chances left for top level football so it's unsurprising he's looking elsewhere.

If he stays with us, it might be useful to use him more sparingly if his fitness doesn't allow 90 minutes each week.

2mas · Sjef Joined: 06 Sep 2002 Posts: 33350 Location: Trondhjem

My guess is that he stays until December, and then goes for free to an English club on a Bosman transfer.

(He would rather be interested in playing in the Champions League once more.)

2mas · Sjef Joined: 06 Sep 2002 Posts: 33350 Location: Trondhjem

CRYSTAL PALACE are hoping to tie up a deal for former Tottenham Hotspur centre forward Steffen Iversen in time for their Bank Holiday Monday clash with Preston.

Iversen has been playing for Rosenborg since 2006 but is a free agent after his contract expired at the end of the Norwegian season last month.

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And the Advertiser understands that Eagles manager George Burley has identified him as the man to fire Palace clear of danger.

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Burley wouldn't be drawn on names but did admit that he was already deep in talks with a centre forward and hoped he would be ready to face Championship basement boys Preston on Monday.

"We are speaking to a striker and hopefully we'll get an agreement tied up soon," he said.

"He's a player currently out of contract and we are aiming to get him here for the game on January 3."

Read more: Palace aim to seal move for Iversen

Engelsk · Posted: 01.01.2011 19:53 Post subject:

Crystal Palace just sacked their manager. Will the deal still go through?
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Zorac · Posted: 01.01.2011 21:33 Post subject:

According to Iversen himself and his agent, the deal was signed prior to the sacking of George Burley. From the look of it, nothing is changed.
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Skotten · Posted: 01.01.2011 22:45 Post subject:

Goodluck to Iversen, he's done well for RBK in his various spells. Not sure he was that effective last year and the Championship is a tough league.

2mas · Sjef Joined: 06 Sep 2002 Posts: 33350 Location: Trondhjem

"Steffen was George's idea. We have been tracking his situation since the summer," said Parish.

"The entire current management team think he is a decent addition to the squad. It's also very low risk and isn't instead of anything else we might do."

Read more: Exclusive: Burley was 'a mistake' says Palace chief