DYER INJURY REPORT ROCKS NEWCASTLE
The Sun reports that Dyer, who has hit the headlines recently because of the assiduous approaches from Leeds United, was spotted hobbling around on crutches.
Dyer has only just fought back from long-term problems with shin-splints - which required surgery, and has suffered a torrid year that saw reports of drinking and womanising dominate the tabloids.
There can be no doubting the quality of the young England international, who before his injury had established himself as one of the shining lights in a difficult campaign for The Magpies.
Should news of the injury be accurate, then it will not only come as a blow to Bobby Robson, but also to Leeds boss David O'Leary, who has targeted the 22-year-old as his key acquisition for the coming season.
Robson has continually stated that the player is not for sale, but the club appeared to relent with reports claiming that they have slapped a mammoth £25 million price tag on Dyer's head.
However, Leeds have been relatively quiet in the transfer market this summer, with the finalising of Robbie Keane's £13 million permanent switch from Internazionale the only addition to the Elland Road squad.
The prospect of using reserve striker Michael Bridges as part exchange in any deal has been widely mooted, and, with Alan Shearer and Carl Cort both still struggling for fitness, the prospect of signing a striker must appeal to Robson.
One player who is hoping to make an impact this season is Christian Bassedas - who has not yet had the expected impact in a Newcastle shirt since his move from Velez Sarsfield.
The Argentine star admits that it has been tough adjusting to the rough-and-ready approach of the English game, but also stated that he felt settled in the North East and was ready to forge his place in the Tyneside club's history.
"In Argentina other players hardly touch you," said Bassedas. "If they do you get a penalty.
"In England it is completely different. The referees let the game go. The game is more aggressive. The English are all over the pitch.
"Both myself and my wife have been well received. My family are happy and that is very important."
