They've triggered his release clause... http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/article-2178284/Demba-Ba-set-Rubin-Kazan-switch.html After Rubin Kazan had bid for Aruna Kone of Levante but he wasn't interested in a move to Russia as he wants to sign for a PL side, with our name being mentioned in connection with him today. http://www.mercato365.com/etranger/monde/rubin-kazan-offre-pour-a-kone-873057.shtml
After unsuccessfully approached the Lyonnais Bafé Gomis, Rubin Kazan has just sent an offer of eight million euros for Aruna Kone, Levante striker. Reportedly, the Rubin Kazan has just sent an offer of eight million euros for Aruna Kone (28 years), the Ivory Coast international striker from Levante. But the former PSV Eindhoven player and Sevilla prefers other tracks. Attracted by the Premier League, Sunderland interests include Aruna Kone.
The reason why the Mail story wasn't working is because they pulled it within an hour of putting it up and replaced it with... http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/article-2178321/Demba-Ba-staying-Newcastle-say-club-Rubin-Kazan-7m-link.html
I'd add that I like the way the club come straight out to quell rumours like this as I think it sends the correct message out to the players and fans. I don't htink he's going now, his clause is apparently only active until the end of the month (though who knows what to believe) and once that date passes I can't see us selling him for less than £15m. It was a blessing for us that his awesome half a season was the first half as if he'd been available for £7m after playing ace for 5 months he'd have gone by know.
