Cats chief rules out bid for Pepe

09 April 2010 10:07
Sunderland manager Steve Bruce has dismissed speculation he could make a £15million bid for highly-rated Italy winger Simone Pepe.[LNB] Reports have suggested the Back Cats could attempt to lure the Udinese midfielder to Wearside with a club record offer this summer.[LNB]However, Bruce said today: "Where that one has come from, I don't know.[LNB]"I can't envisage me paying £15million for an Italian winger. That's a bit wide of the mark."[LNB]Meanwhile, Bruce has confirmed that midfielder Bolo Zenden has been offered another year's contract at the Stadium of Light.

Source: Team_Talk