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Megson fires keeper warning

16 Oct 2008 - 08:57:59

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Bolton Wanderers boss Gary Megson has warned goalkeeper Ali Al Habsi that the club will not be held to ransom over a new contract.

The agent of the 26-year-old Oman international has warned that his client is wanted by a number of other top-flight clubs, with Al Habsi's current deal set to run out next summer.

However, Megson told the Manchester Evening News: "We talked to Ali in the summer when he didn't have a contract with an agent.

"That was the last time we spoke to him about his contract. To be honest we are quite relaxed about it.

"We've got Jussi Jaaskelainen on his long-term deal and he is doing well. We would like Ali to stay, but no-one is going to dictate to the football club from outside on what will and won't happen.

"We are well stocked for goalkeepers. Adam Bogdan is only young but improving, while at the other end in terms of experience we've got Ian Walker.

"But it is a subject that will be dealt with between the club and the player, no-one else."