Smith leaves United for Newcastle

Updated 14.49 Fri Aug 03 2007

Keywords: Premier League, Sven-Goran Eriksson, Manchester City, Manchester United, Newcastle United, Alan Smith, Laim Ridgewell, Birmingham City, sport

Alan Smith has completed his move from Manchester United to Newcastle United for an undisclosed fee.

The 26-year-old England striker has put pen to paper to a five-year deal with the Magpies.

Alan Smith has put pen to paper to a five-year deal with Newcastle United

Meanwhile, Sven-Goran Eriksson has continued his summer spending spree by signing Fiorentina striker Valeri Bojinov, subject to a work permit.

Manchester City have agreed to pay an undisclosed fee for the 21-year-old Bulgaria international, who has signed a four-year contract.

And Eriksson is refusing to rule out further purchases, telling reporters: "I never speak about rumours. If you wait three or four days, you will know.

"My dream is to have eight defenders, eight midfielders and four strikers. That is what I am working towards and hopefully, by the time I have finished, that is what I will have."

Meanwhile, Birmingham City have completed the signing of Aston Villa defender Liam Ridgewell in a £2 million deal.