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Pedersen linked with exit

01 Jun 2007 - 16:03:19

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Blackburn Rovers could lose Morten Gamst Pedersen after his agent claimed five leading clubs are competing for his signature this summer.

The Norway international has long been mentioned as a possible transfer target for Tottenham and Liverpool, while moves to Manchester United and Arsenal have also been mooted in recent weeks.

And now agent Rune Hauge has hinted his client could be tempted to quit Ewood Park this summer following another impressive Premier League season.

"All the big five follow Morten's situation. We are in contact with the clubs," he told Norwegian daily Dagbladet.

"Morten plays in a special position on the left and can play as well both in 4-3-3 and 4-4-2.

"The big ones might not have space for players of his type and we might see players in that position leave some of the clubs in the coming weeks."

Pedersen was brought to Blackburn by former boss Graeme Souness for £1.5million in 2004 and has made over 100 appearances for the Lancashire club.

The former Tromso winger netted eight times in all competitions last season.