Source: Team_Talk
Howe warns Pompey off Paterson
urnley boss Eddie Howe has told Portsmouth that striker Martin Paterson will not be sold during the summer.[LNB] Paterson has been linked with the Fratton Park outfit as they seek a replacement for David Nugent, but Howe says the former Scunthorpe man is a big part of his plans and he is determined to keep him at Turf Moor.[LNB]"We are not encouraging any talks and we are not discussing any bids as far as I'm concerned and I'm sure the board are concerned," Howe told the club website.[LNB]"Martin Paterson is our player and I desperately don't want to lose him.[LNB]"I want to build my squad around our best players and I certainly think Pato is one of them."[LNB]A thigh problem forced Paterson to miss much of last season and he only mustered three goals for the Clarets.
