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Brighton planning Robbie Simpson move
Jun 3 2009
BRIGHTON are the latest club to have expressed an interest in Coventry City striker Robbie Simpson.
The Seagulls are understood to have made inquires about the Sky Blues centre-forward, who is also wanted by League One rivals Huddersfield.
The Yorkshire club, managed by Lee Clark – a close friend of Sky Blues boss Chris Coleman – made a bid for the 24-year-old in January, along with Peterborough United, who have since secured promotion to the Championship.
But those approaches were turned down and City recently triggered a clause in Simpson’s contract enabling him to stay at the Ricoh Arena for another year.
However, with Coleman keen to recruit another striker – Leeds United’s Jermaine Beckford is at the top of his list – Simpson could find himself slipping down the pecking order at City next season.
Simpson’s decision could also hinge on the terms he is offered at Coventry and if the former non-league player can secure a better deal at a League One club, where he would be more likely to play in his preferred central striking role rather than used out on the wing.
Meanwhile, the Sky Blues are still in the hunt for Beckford but is thought Sheffield United have now entered the running for his signature.
Reports suggest that the Blades, who are managed by Beckford’s former boss at Leeds, Kevin Blackwell, are lining up a £1.5 million bid for the striker who bagged 34 goals last season.
It could spark a bidding war with City and Middlesbrough, although it is understood that no club has yet made a firm offer for the much-wanted player.
Brighton planning Robbie Simpson move
Jun 3 2009
BRIGHTON are the latest club to have expressed an interest in Coventry City striker Robbie Simpson.
The Seagulls are understood to have made inquires about the Sky Blues centre-forward, who is also wanted by League One rivals Huddersfield.
The Yorkshire club, managed by Lee Clark – a close friend of Sky Blues boss Chris Coleman – made a bid for the 24-year-old in January, along with Peterborough United, who have since secured promotion to the Championship.
But those approaches were turned down and City recently triggered a clause in Simpson’s contract enabling him to stay at the Ricoh Arena for another year.
However, with Coleman keen to recruit another striker – Leeds United’s Jermaine Beckford is at the top of his list – Simpson could find himself slipping down the pecking order at City next season.
Simpson’s decision could also hinge on the terms he is offered at Coventry and if the former non-league player can secure a better deal at a League One club, where he would be more likely to play in his preferred central striking role rather than used out on the wing.
Meanwhile, the Sky Blues are still in the hunt for Beckford but is thought Sheffield United have now entered the running for his signature.
Reports suggest that the Blades, who are managed by Beckford’s former boss at Leeds, Kevin Blackwell, are lining up a £1.5 million bid for the striker who bagged 34 goals last season.
It could spark a bidding war with City and Middlesbrough, although it is understood that no club has yet made a firm offer for the much-wanted player.
