West Brom resist third United keeper bid
West Brom resist third United keeper bid
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Thursday, 03, Aug 2006 11:25
West Bromwich Albion chairman Jeremy Peace has rejected a renewed attempt by Manchester United to buy their highly-rated Polish goalkeeper Tomasz Kuszczak.
The Championship side are insistent that the £2.5 million on offer would be inadequate compensation for losing one of their key players as they attempt to bounce straight back into the Premiership.
United could potentially break the stalemate by letting Italian striker Giuseppe Rossi go to the Hawthorns on loan for a season, but such a move is unlikely in light of the recent departure of Ruud van Nistelrooy for Real Madrid.
"It means if we sold Tomasz to United, without Rossi coming in return, it would potentially cause us more problems without solving any - despite the receipt of cash," said Peace.
With Edwin van der Saar signing a year extension to his contract, Sir Alex Ferguson has been dogged in his pursuit of Kuszczak as a potential understudy to the Dutchman.
Peace has admitted that the attraction is mutual and that the 24-year-old's head has been turned by the lure of Old Trafford, but insisted that power rests in his hands.
"This will come as a disappointment to Tomasz who has indicated to us he would like to join United. But it is the board's job to do what is best for this football club and we will not sell Tomasz unless the deal suits us," he said.