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Pedersen agent wants Rovers talks
12:16pm Thursday 16th August 2007
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Morten Gamst Pedersen's agent says he is planning to hold contract talks with Blackburn Rovers following speculation linking his client with a big-money move to Arsenal.
Pedersen's Norwegian representative, Rune Hauge, claims Rovers have already rejected several offers for the winger, and he intends to seek a pay-rise for the 25-year-old on the strength of it.
Hauge said: "We have registered what is happening with Morten.
"Our job is to secure for our clients the best possible deals in relation to the markets they play in.
"As offers have been rejected, Gamst's deal is obviously something we need to talk about.
"We have a good relationship with Blackburn so we will hold talks with them."
Rovers are thought to be willing to offer Pedersen new terms in order to ward off interest from elsewhere, even though the winger only signed a new contract 12 months ago.
The player himself added: "If Blackburn want to pay me more it means they appreciate my contribution to the team.
"But I don't go around thinking about money. It means a lot in this world, but not everything."
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andy, blackburn says...
12:47pm Thu 16 Aug 07
Macca, Down South says...
2:19pm Thu 16 Aug 07
Gooner, says...
2:27pm Thu 16 Aug 07
Classic Hauge just trying to bump up MGP's and his cut.
Roy Anderson, says...
3:38pm Thu 16 Aug 07
Yesterday we heard, from 'Sparky' himself, that Arsenal had NOT made an offer for Morton. 'Sparky' warned Wenger off, from so doing.
YET, here is Rune claiming that offers have been made! Someone is telling 'porkies'!
If it is true that no offers have been made, we can assume the furore is false and concocted in the scheming and avaricious mind of someone. The finger points at Rune.
How can such a person be permitted access to the Boardrooms and Offices of decently run organisations? The man is clearly a disgrace - a dangerous and scheming disgrace - who should be barred from Football.
Give Morton an increase in salary by all means, but Rune deserves not one penny piece of it!
Greedy and scheming Agents are ruining the game of Football. It is difficult to find a word to say in support of them, in the game.
Blue Ken, Blackburn says...
6:39pm Thu 16 Aug 07
He renegociated he contract last season. He also had an average season last year so why should we be talking contracts now if it's not a case of more money(?)
Does this mean we have to renegotiate every player's contract on a yearly basis. Well then, how about renegotiating the underachievers contracts down, yeah don't see too many agents clambering for that one.
It's ok saying fair enough it's his agent's job but it will hit the fans ultimately. Which will mean fewer people go to the games and even less revenue for the club and then an inability to compete financially and the ultimate demise of Rovers.
Gordon, Blackburn says...
6:48pm Thu 16 Aug 07
You employ an agent to represent you not to live your life for you.
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rebellex, Sheffield (temporarily) says...
12:47pm Thu 16 Aug 07
George-Graham scandal.Why is this man still allowed to operate? Originally banned for life, then later reduced by the spineless FIFA to a two year suspension. Fair play, I suppose, to get the best deal for his client, but it just smacks of holding the club to ransom. How long a contract did MGP sign? It sounds as if there may have been a minimum release fee clause, otherwise why the need to renegotiate?