Potters realistic over Carson
16 Jul 2008 - 11:46:18
Stoke City manager Tony Pulis fears he could miss out on signing Scott Carson due to fierce competition in the race for the Liverpool goalkeeper.
The Potters have seen a £4million bid for Carson accepted by the Anfield club, but a host of other top-flight sides are believed to be in the running for the England international.
Both Middlesbrough and West Bromwich Albion have been linked with moves for the former Leeds United youngster and Pulis is remaining realistic over his chances of concluding the deal.
He said: "We're trying to build a football club here and we're trying to build a reputation.
"The problem is the other clubs involved have been in the Premier League before.
"We've not been in the top flight for 23 years, so we will find it a bit harder. We have to accept that and get on with it.
"We've made Scott an offer and if we can do it, we will. If we can't, then we'll move on.
"He's the right age and we think it would be a great deal for the football club if Scott came."