McCarthy: Doyle happy at Wolves

07 July 2011 15:11
Wolves boss Mick McCarthy insists Kevin Doyle loves being at the club after cooling reports the Ireland striker will join Arsenal this summer.[LNB] The Gunners are thought to be lining up a £12million offer for the forward, who played a key role for the Midlanders last season, scoring eight goals to help them retain their Premier League status. [LNB]Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger reportedly has Doyle in his sights as he prepares for the expected departure of key players such as Cesc Fabregas and Samir Nasri this summer. [LNB]Wolves could struggle to keep the Republic of Ireland international, who is halfway through a four-year contract, should the North Londoners come knocking with a substantial bid. [LNB]However, Molineux chairman Steve Morgan recently indicated the club are set to offer a new and improved deal to Doyle, a £6.5million arrival from Reading in 2009. [LNB]And manager McCarthy, while refusing to be drawn on the rumours linking Doyle with an Emirates move, insists the 27-year-old is happy where he is. [LNB]He told the Express & Star: "I can't tell you anything except what was in the papers and I'm not going to comment on some speculative story. [LNB]"What I can tell you is that Doyle loves it here.[LNB]"He enjoys coming here to work every morning, and we love him here and we enjoy him coming to work here every morning.[LNB]"That goes for everyone else as well and that will remain the same until anything different happens."

Source: Team_Talk