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Newcastle Jets manager Gary van Egmond has voiced his desire to keep hold of defender Jade North, who has been strongly linked with a move to Europe...
The 26-year-old was among the Jets' most consistent performers last term, the captain leading by example as he helped his side claim their first A-League crown.
North's efforts clearly turned a few heads abroad. Galatasaray recently made a move for the Socceroo but pulled out after taking offence at Newcastle's $800,000 asking price.
French outfit Grenoble are now favourites to land the former Sydney Olympic man, who is excited by the prospect of plying his trade in Ligue 1.
However, North has returned to New South Wales following Australia's exit from the Olympics, and Van Egmond hopes he can convince his skipper to stay.
"Jado trained today, he's our captain and we're looking forward to him backing up with us for another season," the Novocastrian boss said on Monday.
"It is always difficult when something (like overseas attraction) is going on in your mind. If it comes off it would be fantastic for Jade. To go to another level would be better for his football."
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