Luque rejects loan exit
Newcastle United misfit Albert Luque is keen to join Villarreal, but only on a permanent basis as he feels a loan move would not benefit all parties.
The Spanish striker has emerged as a top target for Yellow Submarines coach Manuel Pellegrini as he copes with a number of injuries to his attackers.
Luque is wanted on loan in January but the unsettled forward has informed them that he needs a full-time switch.
"My idea is far away," he told Cadena Ser. "I do not want a loan.
"I want a permanent exit from Newcastle so I can play with calm at a club.
"Villarreal and Newcastle know my opinion and I wait for news."
Luque is hoping that a solution can be thrashed out between the two clubs.
"Today, a loan is not positive for me because, if I do excellently on loan, it will increase my value for Newcastle and make a sale to another club very difficult," he explained.
"In the other aspect, if things are not positive then my return to Newcastle would be in worse conditions.
"Sincerely, Villarreal are a desirable option for me but now it all depends on the two clubs to have a meeting to study the subject."
Real Betis and Bordeaux have also been monitoring the situation, and Luque has admitted he knows of interest from other sides in La Liga.
Meanwhile, Luque escaped unhurt after a car crash on Wednesday and he will link up with his team-mates for their UEFA Cup clash against Eintracht Frankfurt.
Eurosport - AT - 29/11/2006 13:02
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