LuaLua Back To Brighton
By Tyne-Talk
July 16 2011
Newcastle United midfielder Kazenga LuaLua has returned to Brighton on a loan deal until January 2012. The 20 year old spent the first half of last season down on the South coast before breaking his leg against Hartlepool in November 2010. He returned to Newcastle for treatment, but Brighton Manager Gus Poyet has repeatedly praised LuaLua and made it clear he would fight for his return for a 3rd spell at the club.
Poyet told Brighton's official website;
"Kazenga was one of our main summer targets and I am delighted we have finally come to an agreement with Newcastle United. I am sure the fans will be equally delighted to see him back at the club.
He will join us for our week away, which will be vital, and I am sure those travelling to support will be delighted to see him in a Brighton shirt once again."
The loan deal is said to be in place with a view to it leading to a permanent deal.
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"If Sammy Ameobi can cut in from the wing and fire a left footed shot regularly (like at Darlo), then we don't need Lua Lua for cup matches. Either way, he likes it there, the club likes him there, and he gets more pitch time there than here. I see this as the best place for him until January, then we can see what his options are. I wouldn't sell him off yet, he's got pace and looks much better than his brother."