Source: Eurosport
Trotters play down Bodde talk
Bolton boss Gary Megson has played down speculation that he is set to make a fresh move for Swansea midfielder Ferrie Bodde.A host of Premier League clubs were chasing the Dutch schemer earlier this season and were poised to make bids in January.But Bodde suffered a cruciate knee ligament injury in November, which ended his season.Despite his injury Bolton had been linked with a fresh bid, but Megson insists that is not the case."We had an interest in him but he was unfortunate enough to pick up a really bad injury," he explained."I think people have put two and two together from there with the recent stuff."Indeed Bodde's current boss Roberto Martinez has confirmed that the player would not be fit to play again this season, even if the club made the play-offs."I think the play-off final was the romantic idea, but the realistic idea is that he will probably be back for pre-season now in the summer," said Martinez."He has been working hard. His knee is in fantastic shape, probably stronger than the other knee now."He will be back for pre-season and it a fantastic sight to see Ferrie so excited about next season."[LNB]
