Bradley move played down
28 Jan 2008 - 11:39:59
Heerenveen coach Gertjan Verbeek believes that American midfielder Michael Bradley will stay put for the time being, despite him being linked with a move to Everton.
The 20-year-old has been in superb form for the Dutch club this season, sparking rumoured interest from a number of Premier League clubs.
However, Verbeek expects Bradley to stay for the time being.
He told the club's official website: "Never say never in football, but I count on Bradley staying here. He is ready though for the step to a top club.
"He has a great mentality; he will always make it. Just as I was convinced that Klaas-Jan Huntelaar would make it at Ajax, I am almost certain that he will make it elsewhere."
Meanwhile, Toffees centre-back Joleon Lescott has been linked with both Arsenal and Manchester United.
The 25-year-old England stopper has been in superlative form since moving to Merseyside in the summer of 2006 from Wolves, but is highly unlikely to be allowed to move on with Everton challenging for a top-four finish.
