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Megson shuns keeper talk

28 Nov 2008 - 16:09:19

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Bolton Wanderers boss Gary Megson has rubbished rumours that goalkeeper Jussi Jaaskelainen could leave the club in the January transfer window.

The 33-year-old Finland international signed a new four-year contract with the Trotters in the summer, but that fact has not prevented talk of interest from both Newcastle United and Spurs.

Megson told the Bolton Evening News: "I wouldn't have thought there was any truth in Jussi and Newcastle, or Jussi and anywhere else. I'd expect him to stay.

"He signed a new contract a few months ago and while transfers do still happen, I know there hasn't been any contact through myself or through Phil Gartside.

"Jussi seems happy here, as do his wife and children. I hope that is something we don't have to deal with.

"He is a talented lad and his game against Hull three weeks ago was exceptional, but I was also impressed with his game at Middlesbrough for different reasons.

"His distribution was top-drawer and his communication with his back four was excellent too."