Clarets boss fails with McCarthy bid
Published: 30 Jun 2009 - 14:07:54
Coyle is understood by Sky Sports to have tabled a bid in the region of £750,000 for the highly-rated 18-year-old, but their offer was dismissed out of hand by Hamilton. The Scottish side are facing a real battle to keep hold of the Republic of Ireland Under-21 international, with McCarthy regarded as one of the best young prospects in British football. Portsmouth and Celtic both had offers turned down for McCarthy earlier this summer as Hamilton hold out for a higher fee for the teenager. Coyle is thought to be a big admirer of McCarthy and it remains to be seen if he will come back with a new improved bid for the starlet. Prem 2009/10 To Stay Up Win Outright: Burnley 11/8
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