Baptista Could Be On His Way To Newcastle

The Brazilian striker spent last season on loan at Arsenal, yet with Arsene Wenger deciding against making his move to the Emirates Stadium permanent, the player has since returned to Real Madrid. Newcastle are believed to be willing to offer Baptista the chance to make an immediate return to England, but with Bernd Schuster being appointed coach at the Bernabeu, the powerful player wants to try his luck with the new boss. "I believe I showed at Arsenal last season that I can play in England score goals and make goals," he told the Sunday Mirror. "Newcastle is a big club but before I consider a move I need to know about my future with Real. "I want the chance in pre-season to show our new coach Bernd Schuster I should be part of his plans. If things don't work out here I will have to look at other options in Spain and England."