Diawara happy at Bordeaux

28 April 2009 22:21
Souleymane Diawara claims it would take a 'very good offer' to persuade him to leave Bordeaux in the summer.[LNB] Former Charlton Athletic defender Diawara has been linked with a return to the Premier League, with reports suggesting Fulham and Newcastle United have shown an interest.[LNB]The Senegal stopper joined Bordeaux from Charlton in 2007 and has two years remaining on his contract with the Ligue 1 title hopefuls.[LNB]Reports claim Fulham boss Roy Hodgson sees Diawara as a potential replacement for Brede Hangeland, should the Norwegian leave Craven Cottage.[LNB]However, with Bordeaux pushing for the title and UEFA Champions League qualification, Diawara concedes he would take some convincing to leave his current club.[LNB]"My contract at Bordeaux runs until 2011," Diawara told skysports.com. "To play in the Premier League would be fantastic.[LNB]"I heard that Newcastle and Fulham are interested, however I am at Bordeaux and we are going for the title here.[LNB]"I might play in the Champions League next season, so for me to move from Bordeaux, it would have to be a very good offer."[LNB]

Source: SKY_Sports