Shrimpers deny Barnard reports

20 January 2010 17:28
Reports in a national newspaper on Wednesday claimed a deal had been reached with Leeds for the striker's departure, but Southend later released a club statement to refute this.[LNB]The statement read: "Following reports in a national newspaper this morning that Lee Barnard has transferred to Leeds United, Southend United can categorically deny that this rumour is true.[LNB]"Although there have been three interested parties in signing Lee during this transfer window, no offer has currently been accepted by the football club.[LNB]"At the moment we fully expect Lee to be in the starting line-up for Saturday's game against Wycombe Wanderers."[LNB][LNB]

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