Source: Daily_Mail
Owen Coyle admits Johan Elmander will leave Bolton
ShareBolton manager Owen Coyle expects striker Johan Elmander to join Turkish club Galatasaray in the summer.[LNB]Elmander, 29, is out of contract at the end of next month and will almost certainly play his last game for the Trotters on Sunday against Manchester City at the Reebok Stadium.[LNB]Sportsmail revealed the Turks were keen to swoop with the striker enjoying his best season since joining Bolton in 2008, scoring 12 goals.[LNB] Trotting off: Johan Elmander (left) is poised to join Galatasaray[LNB]AndElmander now looks set to join up with new Galatasaray coach Fatih Terim, who identified the Sweden international as a transfer target prior to the announcement of his appointment.[LNB]New man: Fatih Terim is looking to strengthen his Galatasaray side[LNB]'Galatasaray have announced on their website they have agreed something with Johan,' Coyle said.[LNB]'I have spoken to Johan and certainly nothing has been signed. That is not to say it won't be signed, maybe in the next couple of weeks but not before Sunday.[LNB]'Do I expect him to leave? In my heart of hearts, yes. These are the things you have to deal with as a manager. I am very comfortable with that.[LNB]'I have always felt and always known given the dialogue (chairman) Phil Gartside had with his representative they were probably looking fora new option.[LNB]'I personally wish Johan well if and when that comes about because hehas worked ever so hard for me in training each and every day.[LNB]'When he has worn that shirt he has given me everything he has got ina number of positions and worked his socks off for the team. He is someone I have a very good relationship with.'[LNB]Gala claimed on their website to have reached an 'understanding in principle' with Elmander.[LNB] Bolton blow as Galatasaray announce Elmander will sign at end of the seasonGalatasaray in talks to take out-of-contract Elmander away from BoltonBolton boss Coyle fears losing striker Elmander to Champions League clubAll the latest Bolton news, features and opinion [LNB] Explore more:People: Johan Elmander, Owen Coyle
