Newcastle midfielder Geremi is hoping the 2008/09 campaign will not end with major disappointment.

Newcastle midfielder Nicky Butt is out of Wednesday night’s Premier League clash with former club Manchester United at St James’ Park.The 34-year-old damaged his knee in Sunday’s 1-0 defeat at Bolton and will not make it for the Carling Cup winners’ visit to St James’ Park, with Geremi or Alan Smith set to deputise.

Newcastle manager Joe Kinnear has revealed how he tried to sell Geremi just a day before he started the 2-1 defeat against Manchester City.Kinnear is keen to sell in order to strengthen his squad and the Cameroon international was on the verge of leaving St James’ Park for 4million.

Newcastle boss Joe Kinnear has revealed how he tried to sell Geremi.

Newcastle midfielder Geremi has rubbished reports suggesting he is keen to leave the club after insisting his future remains on Tyneside.The Cameroon international has been strongly linked with a January exit from St James’ Park, with a host of clubs lining up to seal his signature.

Newcastle midfielder Geremi has rubbished reports suggesting he is keen to leave the club.

Newcastle boss Joe Kinnear has confirmed Geremi is in talks with Turkish side Besiktas.

Newcastle have made an improved 5million offer for Rennes’ Cameroon international Stephane Mbia and boss Joe Kinnear is hoping to ship veteran midfielder Geremi to Besiktas.

Former Newcastle skipper Geremi is poised to join Besiktas in a 1.5m deal after leaving the field to a chorus of boos on Saturday.

Newcastle midfielder Geremi has emerged as a target for Turkish club Besiktas. But FC Porto anchor man Raul Meireles may be making a 4million switch to St James’ Park.