Bruce is keen on Crouch.SUNDERLAND boss Steve Bruce  The of this article or section may be compromised by "weasel words".You can help Wikipedia by removing weasel words. remains hopeful of getting a chance to persuade England striker Peter Crouch his future lies on Wearside. The Black Cats have been in discussion with Portsmouth for several weeks over the 28-year-old frontman front·man n. 1. also front man A man who serves as a nominal leader but who lacks real authority. 2. Music A leading singer with a group. , and those talks are continuing. However, despite reports to the contrary, no fee has yet been agreed, and the process is being complicated by Pompey's ownership situation, with a proposed takeover by United Arab Emirates United Arab Emirates, federation of sheikhdoms (2005 est. pop. 2,563,000), c.30,000 sq mi (77,700 sq km), SE Arabia, on the Persian Gulf and the Gulf of Oman. businessman Sulaiman Al Fahim under discussion. Sunderland have tabled at least one bid, understood to be in the region of pounds 11m, and are keen to lure Crouch to the North-East amid speculation that Fulham, who have agreed a pounds 5m fee for the transfer of Bobby Zamora to Hull, are ready to offer him a move to his native London. Ex-Town boss Bruce is giving little away, but has confirmed his interest in the much-travelled striker. He said: "He is a player I have admired for a very long time, and I suppose a lot of other managers do exactly the same thing." CAPTION(S): TARGET: Steve Bruce wants Peter Crouch, above. |
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