This is the fourth Barca player allegedly Sam Allardyce has tried to sign, but do we really need another midfield player?
Currently Sam has one he doesn't want (Kieron Dyer), and our midfield is looking as strong as it has in decades.
No disrespect to Deco, who is indeed a world class player, but I'll be surprised if Newcastle cough up the £15 million asking price.
Newcastle have been linked with Chelsea showing interest in the Portugal international.
Deco is facing a battle for regular first team action at the Nou Camp, with Yaya Toure, Andres Iniesta and Xavi all regarded as being ahead of him in the midfield pecking order.