Liverpool given go-ahead for Bellamy talks
Blackburn have given permission for Liverpool to open talks with their striker Craig Bellamy.
The Wales international is reported to have a clause in his contract which allows any Champions League club to speak to him if they offer £6.5m (€9.5m).
Ewood Park officials confirmed Liverpool had made an official bid and the 26-year-old is now set to enter into negotiations, although Rovers are keen to hang on to their prize asset who scored 17 goals last season as they qualified for the UEFA Cup.
Manager Mark Hughes spoke with Bellamy yesterday and the club have now reluctantly given Liverpool permission to speak to the former Newcastle player.
“We have made it crystal clear to Craig and his advisors that we want him at Ewood Park,” Blackburn chairman John Williams told the club’s website, www.rovers.co.uk.
“We made him an improved offer before Liverpool declared their interest, an offer that was consistent with our ambition and determination to build on last season’s success.
“The decision now rests with the player.”
