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Rams reject Barnes bid

29 Jan 2008 - 14:18:00

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Derby County manager Paul Jewell has confirmed that he has rejected a bid from Newcastle United for highly-rated teenage midfielder Giles Barnes.

The 19-year-old, who was also reported to be interesting Tottenham, is believed to have been the subject of a £2million offer by the Magpies.

However, Jewell dismissed the bid out of hand, telling the Rams' official website: "We got a phone call from Newcastle United about Giles Barnes, but the valuation was nowhere near what we believe he's worth.

"Tottenham haven't approached us about Giles Barnes though.

"The only other approach came from a Championship club who enquired about taking him on loan.

"I'd like to keep him but, if the player wanted to go and the money was right, we wouldn't stand in his way.

"Giles Barnes is going to be a terrific player in the future. A lot has been said about Giles and it's a lot to put on his shoulders.

"He missed pre-season and is catching up, and some people expect too much of him."

Steve Howard, Matt Oakley, Andy Griffin and Jon Macken have already left Pride Park this month.