Big Sam targets Barca stars

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A delegation from St James' Park met the 30-year-old Brazilian on Thursday and were due to resume talks on Friday.

Allardyce is keen to sign Edmilson, who can also play in the midfield holding role, even though he is currently sidelined after knee surgery.

The defender is likely to be out of action for between four and six months, but the Magpies believe he could play in October or November, and are ready to make a move for a man they believe is still a world-class performer.

Allardyce, chairman Freddy Shepherd's son Kenneth and European scout Paul Montgomery flew to Catalonia fter Barca president Joan Laporta gave Newcastle permission to talk to the player.

He has a year left on his existing contract, but the Magpies are confident they can land him for a nominal fee, provided they can persuade him his future lies on Tyneside.

They have inquired too, about Gudjohnsen's situation with Thierry's Henry's arrival from Arsenal sparking fresh speculation his days at the Nou Camp could be numbered.