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Is Pompey trying to off load Lualua?
Reports today have said that Fans favourite Lualua has rejected a new contract offer.
"It is not looking good. The offer they made is not acceptable," said Lua Lua.
"It feels like someone is trying to get rid of me."
"It looks as if a move could be an option.
"Maybe they want to cash in knowing I could leave for free next year.
"It is sad because I love the club and the fans but I have to think of my future."
"The club have been sending videos of me to teams in Spain - even though I have said I do not want to go anywhere."
With West Ham, Manchester City and Middledbrough and several Spanish teams rumoured to be interested stories like this will encorage them to step up their intrest and with only a year left on his contract these teams could smell a bargain. However are these quotes actually from Lualua? It wouldnt be the first time we've seen quotes like these from an agent.
Now I dont want Pompey to sell Lualua no matter who we eventually sign but if he has to go we need to get a good price and only once we have a replacement, certainly with our current difficulties in signing the players we want.
However Harry Redknapp wants to keep the player, these quotes dont sound like a manager wanting to sell.
“Lualua’s a match winner on his day. He’s got the ability to turn games. Ask any defender – they don’t like playing against him.
“Lua’s got a year left, but I want to keep him for longer. He was crucial to us last season when he scored four goals in four games. In one match at West Ham he slaughtered them. I think he’s a handful. I’d rather have him on my side than against me.” (full story)
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We knew this would happen with the speculation of additions to the squad, it would be a huge shame if Lua Lua does leave but I would say there's a 70% chance of it happening.
This could mean other interested parties will now make enquiries which will mean a bidding war!
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Shouldn't the title read 'Are Pompey trying to off-load Lua Lua' ??
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Yes Lozz your right, my only excuse is my walking grammar checker is down in the West Country today going to the Yeovil game.
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Two things - first I believe Lua loves it here - he's moved here, he's caused none of the problems he did at Newcastle here, he's had some great games.... but, and scondly, I get the feeling he like thinking he's a big fish in a small pond and this makes him happy.... if being the same sized fish in a bigger pond would he be happy...?