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29-05-2007, 17:00
http://www.expressandstar.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2007/05/wd1772742soccer-scunthorpe.jpgWolves face serious competition for £2m-rated Scunthorpe hot-shot Billy Sharp after Championship rivals Norwich were confirmed as one of “four or five” interested clubs.
Norwich are believed to have turned their attentions to Sharp after losing out on Luke Varney to relegated Premiership side Charlton.
Boss Mick McCarthy is believed to be keen on Sharp, whose 32 goals helped the Irons to promotion to the Championship.
Previously, the 21-year-old striker was thought to be beyond Wolves’ means, but Steve Morgan’s £30m takeover of the club has potentially opened up the prospect of more expensive targets.
Sharp isn’t the only striker target Wolves are monitoring, with Southend’s Freddy Eastwood also under consideration.
An inquiry from Wolves is believed to have been made to Eastwood’s agent Neil Fewings regarding his availability.
Dangerous
Wolves’ signing of Sharp’s strike partner Andy Keogh could be a factor in their favour, although the Iron may not want to have two dangerous players in opposition at the same club now they are going to be playing at the same level.
Scunthorpe chairman Steve Wharton said: “I can confirm Norwich are one of four or five clubs showing an interest in Billy.
“Obviously I can’t go into any detail while discussions are on-going. Clubs looking at Billy know that our asking price is £2m, plus various other things built into the package to make it substantially more.
“But I’m still desperately hoping Billy will stay with us and lead us into the Championship. We have offered him the best new contract that we can.”
With a year to go on his current deal, Scunthorpe are aware their prized asset will become a free agent next summer and may wish to cash in on him now rather than let his contract run down.
More... (http://www.expressandstar.co.uk/2007/05/29/wolves-face-sharp-battle/)
Norwich are believed to have turned their attentions to Sharp after losing out on Luke Varney to relegated Premiership side Charlton.
Boss Mick McCarthy is believed to be keen on Sharp, whose 32 goals helped the Irons to promotion to the Championship.
Previously, the 21-year-old striker was thought to be beyond Wolves’ means, but Steve Morgan’s £30m takeover of the club has potentially opened up the prospect of more expensive targets.
Sharp isn’t the only striker target Wolves are monitoring, with Southend’s Freddy Eastwood also under consideration.
An inquiry from Wolves is believed to have been made to Eastwood’s agent Neil Fewings regarding his availability.
Dangerous
Wolves’ signing of Sharp’s strike partner Andy Keogh could be a factor in their favour, although the Iron may not want to have two dangerous players in opposition at the same club now they are going to be playing at the same level.
Scunthorpe chairman Steve Wharton said: “I can confirm Norwich are one of four or five clubs showing an interest in Billy.
“Obviously I can’t go into any detail while discussions are on-going. Clubs looking at Billy know that our asking price is £2m, plus various other things built into the package to make it substantially more.
“But I’m still desperately hoping Billy will stay with us and lead us into the Championship. We have offered him the best new contract that we can.”
With a year to go on his current deal, Scunthorpe are aware their prized asset will become a free agent next summer and may wish to cash in on him now rather than let his contract run down.
More... (http://www.expressandstar.co.uk/2007/05/29/wolves-face-sharp-battle/)
