Cats reject Ferdinand reports
03 Jul 2009 - 11:46:54
Sunderland chairman Niall Quinn has rejected suggestions that the Black Cats are willing to part with Anton Ferdinand this summer.
Ferdinand had a mixed first season on Wearside following his £8million arrival last August from West Ham United.
Former manager Roy Keane raised eyebrows when he agreed to pay such a hefty transfer fee to sign the former England Under-21 international.
However, Quinn is confident that the 24-year-old defender will ultimately prove to be a good signing for the Black Cats.
"People have made enquiries about our players, but we're not going to drastically overhaul the squad," he said.
"When Anton matures, he has the opportunity to be an international footballer."