Cotterill warns off Liverpool over Cofie
Burnley boss Steve Cotterill has told Liverpool they have no chance of “nicking” 14-year-old striker John Cofie for £250,000.
The highly-rated youngster was snapped up by the Clarets after he was spotted at a youth tournament in Germany last summer and Cotterill has dismissed speculation of Cofie making a move to Anfield.
He said: “Nothing has been agreed between us and Liverpool and if they think they can nick him for £250,000 – there’s no chance.
“There are a lot of clubs looking at John Cofie but, unfortunately for them, he’s ours. He’s registered and on forms with us, so nobody can nick him, and that’s really where it stands.
“I’ve had a few conversations but, other than that, he’s our player. He’s signed for us, irrespective of what anyone else says and does.”
Striker Andy Keogh is set to have a minor operation on a niggling groin injury but is hoping to be back for WOLVES’ next league encounter.
Keogh admitted the operation was the reason behind his omission from the Republic of Ireland squad for the final Euro 2008 qualifier against Wales in Cardiff, which was announced on Tuesday.
“I think the gaffer (Mick McCarthy) had a word with the Irish people to let them know I wouldn’t be available for selection,” Keogh told the club’s official website, www.wolves.co.uk.
“I need a minor operation and the club thought the international break was the perfect time to get it done. I go in on Wednesday (November 14) and should be out in a day, so I don’t envisage being in any danger of missing any Wolves matches.”
