Clint concern for Coleman
30 Dec 2006 - 13:23:11
Fulham manager Chris Coleman has admitted the Cottagers' bid to sign USA international Clint Dempsey could be scuppered by red tape.
Dempsey has agreed a £1.5million move to Craven Cottage, but the transfer hinges on whether the 23-year-old forward is granted a work permit.
"We've agreed a fee but it still has to go to the tribunal," said Coleman.
"But it's not like he's coming here to sit on the bench. He's coming because we've bought him to make a big impact.
"Clint's a wide player up front, can play either flank, strong with pace, a good player, good touch.
"I saw him about two years ago and then saw him playing at the World Cup for the US. Then I went out to watch him playing a few times in the States for New England and have always liked him.
"He has all the attributes to be a good player in the Premier League, is the right age and was in our price range."