Fa Barclaycard Premiership News( 05 January 2009 )
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Boro determined to keep Downing
Middlesbrough say they have rejected a written transfer request non winger Stewart Downing.
Downing, who has 21 England caps, has signed a five-year deal in February 2008, but has become increasingly frustrated by the club struggle.
Tottenham Hotspur had a buyer for £ 6m for 24 years rejected by Middlesbrough last week.
Manager Gareth Southgate has repeatedly insisted that local boy Downing would not be sold.
And CEO Keith Lamb said: "We have received a written transfer request by Stewart this morning. It was examined before being dismissed.
"Before receiving the transfer request, we received a better offer from Tottenham for Stewart.
"We immediately rejected the offer and told Tottenham that Stewart Downing is not for sale and any interest they have in the drive will not show."
Chairman Steve Gibson added that senior players would be leaving in the January transfer window.
The Teesside club are not under financial pressure to unload one of the most active price, but Southgate is not thought to have been aware of Downing's desire to leave.
But Downing's father, Stewart, told the Middlesbrough Evening Gazette: "Frustrated Stewart has been since the summer, really.
"When he signed his new contract, he assured that there would be significant investment in the team.
"He believes that the club did not match those expectations. There is also frustrated that the team is once again the difficulties in the Premier League.
"Of course, Middlesbrough as a kid, he thought long and hard about the decision to hand in a transfer request and it hopes that fans will understand his reasons for doing so."
Chairman Steve Gibson added that senior players would be leaving in the January transfer window.
The Teesside club are not under financial pressure to unload one of the most active price, but Southgate is not thought to have been aware of Downing's desire to leave.
But Downing's father, Stewart, told the Middlesbrough Evening Gazette: "Frustrated Stewart has been since the summer, really.
"When he signed his new contract, he assured that there would be significant investment in the team.
"He believes that the club did not match those expectations. There is also frustrated that the team is once again the difficulties in the Premier League.
"Of course, Middlesbrough as a kid, he thought long and hard about the decision to hand in a transfer request and it hopes that fans will understand his reasons for doing so."
Southgate's opinion in May became similar to the scenario involving Yakubu when he made clear his future lay away from the Riverside Stadium and was allowed to leave quickly.
The Nigeria international was sold to Everton for € 11.25m in August 2007, with Southgate saying he felt the striker was "emotionally ill" below and play his best thereafter.
Southgate said at the time: "When a player is unstable at this point, it is time to get the best possible for the club."
Boro Downing assessment is nearly £ 15m, which smash their transfer record fate, but it remains to be seen whether the Spurs will have the same opinion.
by bbcnews.
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Arsenal's Wilshere signs pro deal
Arsenal midfielder promising Jack Wilshere signed a professional contract with the club after turning 17 on New Year's Day.
Wilshere is the youngest player to represent the club in the league and European competition.
The club since the age of nine, he had already been on a scholarship.
"Jack is a player with great potential, with a capacity to find the final ball and scoring goals," manager Arsene Wenger told the Arsenal website.
"Jack is a passionate and committed young player, he is not afraid of trafficking and I am convinced it has the enormous power of penetration in a few years.
"We have already seen the qualities of Jack in both his first team performances and training on a regular basis, and we look forward to Jack to be an important part of our first team for years to come . "
The Nigeria international was sold to Everton for € 11.25m in August 2007, with Southgate saying he felt the striker was "emotionally ill" below and play his best thereafter.
Southgate said at the time: "When a player is unstable at this point, it is time to get the best possible for the club."
Boro Downing assessment is nearly £ 15m, which smash their transfer record fate, but it remains to be seen whether the Spurs will have the same opinion.
by bbcnews.
English Premiership football NewsArsenal's Wilshere signs pro deal
Arsenal midfielder promising Jack Wilshere signed a professional contract with the club after turning 17 on New Year's Day.
Wilshere is the youngest player to represent the club in the league and European competition.
The club since the age of nine, he had already been on a scholarship.
"Jack is a player with great potential, with a capacity to find the final ball and scoring goals," manager Arsene Wenger told the Arsenal website.
"Jack is a passionate and committed young player, he is not afraid of trafficking and I am convinced it has the enormous power of penetration in a few years.
"We have already seen the qualities of Jack in both his first team performances and training on a regular basis, and we look forward to Jack to be an important part of our first team for years to come . "
Wilshere made his Fa Barclaycard Premiership debut as a substitute against Blackburn on 13 September 2008.
He made his first start in the 6-0 Carling Cup victory over Sheffield United 10 days later, scoring his first goal for the senior club.
The Hitchin-born player then made his Champions League debut as a substitute against Dynamo Kiev on November 25.
by bbcnews.
He made his first start in the 6-0 Carling Cup victory over Sheffield United 10 days later, scoring his first goal for the senior club.
The Hitchin-born player then made his Champions League debut as a substitute against Dynamo Kiev on November 25.
by bbcnews.
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