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Steve McClaren wants "stupid money" for Luuk de Jong

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Steve McClaren says that he would like to keep Luuk de Jong at FC Twente this summer.

FC Twente manager Steve McClaren has told Newcastle United that it would cost "stupid money" to land Luuk de Jong.

The 21-year-old has been the subject of interest from the Magpies, who saw their opening bid of £8m rejected.

Reports have suggested that Alan Pardew is readying a second bid of around £12m, but McClaren has insisted that he wants to keep hold of his star striker.

"Luuk de Jong would stay if it were up to me - unless stupid money is offered," said the 51-year-old. "The club know what I think about it."

De Jong lit up the Eredivisie last season, scoring 25 goals in 24 games.

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