Kinnear upbeat over deals

Newcastle United, 10:08, December 22, 2008

Wigan's hopes of signing Nicky Butt are fading after Newcastle boss Joe Kinnear claimed he wants to end his career with the Magpies.

Latics and rivals Bolton have been linked with the former England midfielder but Kinnear is confident Butt will sign a new deal along with keeper Steve Harper and striker Shola Ameobi.

Kinnear revealed: "We hope to sign Nicky, and Shola is the same.

"Steve's agent is talking to (owner) Mike Ashley, so I'm very confident they will all sign.

"Nicky is happy. He wants to finish his career here."

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