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Toon rocked by Villa demands
Newcastle United, 12:54, December 28, 2009 ,
Aston Villa are believed to have stunned Newcastle by demanding a large loan fee to enable Marlon Harewood to see out the season there.
The striker has bagged five goals in 15 games for the Championship leaders and Magpies boss Chris Hughton is keen to extend his stay longer.
However, Villa are understood to be holding out for £250,000 before agreeing to the deal even though Newcastle are paying his £28,000-a-week wages.
Hughton is now ready to switch targets if they refuse to back down on those demands.