Hughes Tells Arsenal 'Pedersen Not For Sale', Wenger
Hasn't Made Bid
Blackburn Rovers manager Mark Hughes has issued a hands-off warning
to Arsenal saying Gamst Pedersen is not for sale.
The rumour mill has began to churn again, with Blackburns
attacking midfielder Morten Gamst Pedersen linked to a move to
Arsenal.
There has been no confirmation from the London club to say they
have submitted a bid for the 25-year-old, but Hughes has felt the
need to respond to the speculation in case there is any substance
behind the story.
Rumours suggested that The Gunners are readying an £8million bid
for the Norway international.
"He isn't going anywhere and particularly not for £8m considering
the price of players now," Hughes told the Sun.
"We've heard nothing from Arsenal and, in the week leading up to
the game, possibly someone has been a little bit naughty.
"It isn't based on any fact. We're not interested in selling
Pedersen."
The player himself was not as quick off the mark to dismiss the
rumours, and suggested that this was not the first time his name
had been linked to a move away from Ewood Park.
"There are several clubs who have been interested," Gamst Pedersen
told VG.
"It's been back and forth. But the manager has clearly declared
that I am not for sale."
But Arsenal manger Arsene Wenger flatly denied trhe rumours. When
asked of his interest in Gamst Pedersen he said: "No, (I have not
made a bid for him)."
