Bruce states Cattermole no go

[Blyth]

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Bruce states Cattermole no go
Black Cats boss won't sell midfielder

Last updated: 14th July 2010



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Steve Bruce has dismissed reports linking Lee Cattermole with a move away from Sunderland and stated that he is not available at any price.

The 22-year-old has been the subject of speculation since the start of the year, with Liverpool consistently touted as possible suitors for the combative midfielder.

Cattermole has seen his star rise under Bruce after leaving Middlesbrough for Wigan in 2008, following his manager to the Stadium of Light in 2009 and delivering a string of impressive performances.

With new Reds boss Roy Hodgson currently overseeing some transition in the squad, Cattermole has been seen as a successor to by Javier Mascherano should he leave Anfield.

Bruce however has already lost Cattermole's midfield partner Lorik Cana after a shock exit to Galatasaray for £5million, and insisted that he is not about to lose one of his key players.

"I don't know anything about that, and I have absolutely no intention of letting Lee leave this club - none whatsoever."

[Mackemansj1]

Where the fuck has this one come from, bruce says catts not for sale but theres been nee one linked with him for fucking months and months. Ive heard pele is not for sale for any amount of money like.

[bongo]

.....cont, "For less than £10 million."
Wasn't it Brucey himself that said every player has a price.

[DurhamBoy]

Originally Posted by Mackemansj1

Where the fuck has this one come from, bruce says catts not for sale but theres been nee one linked with him for fucking months and months. Ive heard pele is not for sale for any amount of money like.

Radio last night was saying he was going to Liverpool.

Originally Posted by bongo

.....cont, "For less than £10 million."
Wasn't it Brucey himself that said every player has a price.

I'd imagine we'd want considerably more than £10 million, more like £25m to sell him.

Originally Posted by Mackemansj1

Where the fuck has this one come from, bruce says catts not for sale but theres been nee one linked with him for fucking months and months. Ive heard pele is not for sale for any amount of money like.

No there has been recent tittle tattle about Liverpool being interested as he has alluded to.
He's just putting it to bed is all. as you'd expect

[Mackemansj1]

Id be more upset losing catts than all bar benty tbh. Hes young plays with passion and has shown in glimpses last season that he could be a very fucking good player with some nice passes and forward runs.

[festa]

Make him captain Brucie, that would convince him to stay.

Cattermole hasnt been linked with a move away since he was at Wigan

[The Great Soprendo]

Originally Posted by festa

Make him captain Brucie, that would convince him to stay.

Didn't convince him to stay at Wigan. Obviously I'd hope we'd stand a better chance of keeping him than they would, given similar circumstances, but as said already, everyone has a price. Hopefully his is high, as I agree with those who say he has potential to be an excellent player.

If he has a big season for us now and we don't progress further as a club, I wouldn't be surprised if he continues to be linked away. However I'd like to think his progress can be matched by the club's overall progress, and there is no desire either from him or us to sell, unless it is to SAFC's advantage to do so.

[ellis_safc]

Sure I heard he had a buy out clause in his contract