Slade rejects Murray exit talk
18 May 2009 - 12:21:24
Brighton & Hove Albion boss Russell Slade has rubbished reports suggesting Glenn Murray will be allowed to leave the club in the close season.
The 25-year-old netted 12 goals in 28 appearances for the Seagulls as they narrowly avoid relegation this season and Slade claims the striker remains a valuable member of his squad.
Slade was reported to be considering cashing in on the former Rochdale frontman in an effort to raise transfer funds.
But he said: "Glenn has the potential to be one of our top players and I want him to stay at the club.
"If at all possible we need to be building the team around players like Glenn so, in an ideal world, he'll still be here next season."