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Saviola to snub Premier pair

Javier Saviola will snub Manchester United and Newcastle United to join Monaco, if he is shipped out by Barcelona.

The diminutive Argentine's future at Camp Nou is cloudy as the Catalan giants want Saviola to accept a pay cut.

His decision to play in next month's Olympic Games has hardly helped his cause for regular playing time in Frank Rijkaard's team this coming season.

Both Barcelona and Saviola have consistently stated their desire to maintain their partnership, despite heavy interest in the attacker.

Barca president Joan Laporta recently acknowledged there have been several offers for Saviola, with Atletico Madrid also in the hunt for the elusive forward.

Saviola's agent Alfredo Cabrera has confirmed Premiership duo - Manchester United and Newcastle - are keen on the 22-year-old, along with Marseille and Monaco.

Cabrera admits Saviola wants to stay at Camp Nou but if he is forced to leave the club, his preferred option is the UEFA Champions League runners-up.

"His first choice is to stay at Barcelona," affirmed Cabrera.

"But I have told him of the interest from Newcastle, Manchester United, Marseille, Monaco and Atletico Madrid.

"And, in case he has to leave, he will choose Monaco."