San Jose frustrated in Spain

03 November 2009 13:42
// A bit of a hack but it works// The article snippet is wrapped onto a second line, even when #article-sub is emptyif( $("div#article-sub").children().length == 0 ) {$("div#article-sub").remove();} Liverpool youngster Mikel San Jose may be set to return from his loan spell in Spain ahead of schedule.[LNB] The 20-year-old defender agreed to join Athletic Bilbao on a season-long deal over the summer, but has grown frustrated at a lack of opportunities in his homeland.[LNB]He has been awarded just seven minutes of action this term and feels he needs to explore other avenues.[LNB]Reports suggest two Premier League clubs have expressed an interest in San Jose's services and his agent admits an agreement could be struck in January.[LNB]"His patience is being pushed and if nothing chances he will leave Bilbao in the New Year," said Jesus Medina.[LNB]"We do not understand Bilbao's persistence to strike a deal over the summer if they had no plans to play San Jose.[LNB]"This situation is damaging to his career. He is a professional and does not want to cause controversy, but he is suffering at the moment."[LNB]Speculation suggests that Blackburn and Wolves are the two English clubs keen on securing a loan deal for San Jose.[LNB]

Source: SKY_Sports