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BID: Stelios
BID: Stelios
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City told to up Stelios offer


15/ 8/2005

MANCHESTER City have been told they will have to increase their bid to more than £1million if they want to sign Stelios from Bolton.

Trotters boss Sam Allardyce is furious after Stuart Pearce launched the £1million bid at the weekend for the Euro 2004 star - and that the offer became public knowledge.

City have indicated they believe £1million is a fair offer, but Allardyce has hit back, saying they will have to up the stakes if they want to land the midfielder.

"£1million is not enough," he told BBC GMR. "If they want to negotiate some more, fair enough.

"Because this has come to light we will have a meeting with Stelios and talk to Manchester City. We will see where we go from there."

Pearce is desperate to add some midfield creativity to his team, having brought Barca legend Pep Guardiola in on trial and had repeated bids for Steed Malbranque turned down recently, and sees the Greek international as the man to do just that

Bolton are aware they may have to cash in on the player, who's contract expires in the summer, and who has so far refused to extend it.

Pearce said: "I think he will benefit our squad as everyone will be fighting for places.

"But the ball is in Bolton's court at the moment and we are waiting to hear from them."

How much should City pay for Stelios? Have your say.


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   I think Bolton should be told take it or leave it. really I'm not bothered on this one either way. I'd rather they spent the money on David Bentley to be honest.
Mike, Solihull
17/08/2005 at 18:05

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   Have to agree with Big Sam. This story coming out on the first day of the PL didn't help them or us and he is quite right to be furious! When we sign the guy is the day we should be talking about it, if we do! Personally, on a relatively short term deal, I think he would be a good acquisition and so if we can get him at the right money (no more than another B#500k) then he'd be worth it. Hasn't done anything wrong at Bolton, in fact, a lot of good things, and would imrove the squad over the short to medium term!
Andrew, Brentford
17/08/2005 at 13:34

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