Source: Daily_Mail
Blackpool extend Charlie Adam contract but it won't stop midfielder leaving
ShareBlackpool have activated a clause in Charlie Adam's contract which in theory gives him another 12 months at Bloomfield Road, but it is unlikely to prevent the Scotland midfielder moving in the summer.[LNB] The 25-year-old was the subject of failed bids by Liverpool and Tottenham in January and now Ian Holloway's side have been relegated from the Barclays Premier League it seems inevitable he will leave.[LNB] Prize asset: Blackpool will seek to cash in on Charlie Adam during the summer[LNB] But having successfully fended off offers mid-season Blackpool will hold out for the best price for Adam, having turned down ?6million offer from Liverpool four months ago.[LNB] In addition to their prize asset, it seems the Seasiders will also find there is plenty of interest in a number of other players as clubs seek to take advantage of their drop into the npower Championship.[LNB] With that in mind 12-month options have also been taken out on Keith Southern, Neal Eardley, Ian Evatt, Billy Clarke, Gary Taylor-Fletcher and Louis Almond.[LNB] Premier quality: Blackpool also face a battle to keep the likes of Gary Taylor-Fletcher[LNB] The club have offered new contracts to goalkeeper Matt Gilks, left-back Stephen Crainey, midfielder David Vaughan, striker Brett Ormerod and youngsters Mark Halstead and Ash Eastham.[LNB] Blackpool have also confirmed a total of 11 players have been released.[LNB] They are goalkeepers Richard Kingson and Paul Rachubka, Marlon Harewood, Andy Reid, Rob Edwards, Danny Coid, Malaury Martin, Jason Euell, David Carney, Salaheddine Sbai and Ishmel Demontagnac.[LNB] "Blackpool Football Club would like to thank all of those players departing for their efforts and wishes them all the very best for the future," said a club statement.[LNB] Oyston begs disillusioned Holloway to stay at Blackpool as exodus beginsSportsmail picks the top 10 goals of the Premier League 2010/11 seasonPREMIER LEAGUE NEW KIT SPECIAL: Strips your team will wear in 2011-12[LNB] [LNB] [LNB] Explore more:People: Ian Holloway, Marlon Harewood, David Vaughan, David Carney, Paul Rachubka, Charlie Adam Places: Liverpool, Scotland
