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KUFFOUR DEAL COULD BE HIJACKED
7:00am Thursday 28th August 2008
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JO Kuffour is refusing to rule out the possibility of a dramatic Cherries swansong as speculation continues to mount regarding his immediate future.
Kuffour was understood to be on the verge of joining League One outfit Bristol Rovers after the two clubs had agreed a fee for the striker.
And it was originally thought the Londoner had yesterday headed to the West Country to undergo a medical and finalise personal terms.
But sources close to the Daily Echo suggest the deal could yet be hijacked at the 11th hour, with Kuffour apparently being pursued by another unnamed club.
And although he was expected to have completed his move to Rovers yesterday, no transfer documentation had been signed by close of business last night.
It seemed Kuffour had played his last game for Cherries at Aldershot earlier this month as it emerged after the match that he had asked for a transfer.
However, in an interview with the Daily Echo last night, the 26-year-old hinted he could still play a part during Cherries' trip to Port Vale on Saturday.
Asked if he thought there was a chance he could feature, Kuffour replied: "Possibly. If things don't get sorted out, I'm still contracted to Bournemouth so I'm sure I would play if I were picked.
"I'm fit and I'm over the virus that kept me out of the game last week and I've been training with the lads this week.
"I'm the type of person that, whoever I'm playing for, I would always give 100 per cent. If I haven't gone anywhere and I don't go anywhere, I will still put in 100 per cent for Bournemouth."
Kuffour, who was first linked with a move to Bristol Rovers by the Daily Echo in May, is also believed to be a target for Colchester, although another club is now understood to have entered the equation.
Asked for his reasons for requesting a transfer, Kuffour said: "When I knew there was interest from teams higher up, it made me take note. I want to play as high as I can and for as long as I can. That's the main reason for it really."
And asked whether he feared a bad reception from Cherries fans if he were to line up at Vale Park, he said: "I would understand it because that's something footballers have to put up with. I won't be the first (player to request a transfer) and definitely won't be the last.
"The Bournemouth fans have always been good to me and I hope nothing will jeopardise that if I stay."
Meanwhile, Cherries have completed the signing of goalkeeper Shwan Jalal on a permanent transfer from Peterborough.
The 25-year-old has impressed since arriving at Dean Court on a month's loan towards the end of Cherries' pre-season campaign.
Chief executive Alastair Saverimutto successfully concluded negotiations with Posh director of football Barry Fry to convert the deal to a full transfer.
Jalal has agreed terms on a two-year contract with a further 12-month appearance-related option. Peterborough stand to receive payments based on appearances and other incentives, although the finer details of the package are not known.
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cherryfan, Horndean says...
8:13am Thu 28 Aug 08
free wessex, dorset says...
8:15am Thu 28 Aug 08
Richard Mayes, says...
9:04am Thu 28 Aug 08
free wessex wrote:Apparently, the Swindon Manager, is so irritated by the delay in reaching an agreement that he is threatening to "pull the plug" on the deal.
These sources close to the Echo have they got any information regarding the Swindon striker deal?
ClintW, Bournemouth says...
9:36am Thu 28 Aug 08
Steve Butler, Ferndown says...
9:51am Thu 28 Aug 08
Hope you stay !!
Looks like he`s going nowhere !!
Steve Butler, Ferndown says...
9:51am Thu 28 Aug 08
Hope you stay !!
Looks like he`s going nowhere !!
brez4ever, Carterton, Oxon says...
9:53am Thu 28 Aug 08
Richard Mayes wrote:Yesterday MM was quoted as saying that he hoped something would be settled this morning as still hadnt heard from your manager.
free wessex wrote: These sources close to the Echo have they got any information regarding the Swindon striker deal?Apparently, the Swindon Manager, is so irritated by the delay in reaching an agreement that he is threatening to "pull the plug" on the deal.
Noel, Bournemouth says...
10:32am Thu 28 Aug 08
We could do with an extra stiker so if kuffor stays it would be great.
Time for Savi and Baker to put their money where their mouths are, if they really do have this 7 figure sum to invest they promised.
anton, uk says...
10:42am Thu 28 Aug 08
kevvo, The dog house again says...
10:47am Thu 28 Aug 08
anton wrote:The Echo will allways big up whoever is in charge remember the nausiating stuff with Mostyn Last Season . Savimuttu made a bit of a rash statement that with his regime anyone who didnt deliver woulkd soon be found out so we will see if he means it in a result based industry. That could be a competition to make a bit of Money WHERE IS THE DIRECTOR OF FOOTBALL .
Why does the Echo feel the need to 'big up' Savi? the last two stories both having the same sycophantic 'Chief executive Alastair Saverimutto successfully concluded blah, blah, blah... is this because many are asking questions about his lack of delivery? come on echo, you can do better than being a mouthpiece for the board can't you? and finally, where is the Director of Football in all this, surely that would make an interesting story or would that involve upsetting the apple cart.
Richard Mayes, says...
10:50am Thu 28 Aug 08
canopyman, Hampreston says...
11:15am Thu 28 Aug 08
gonebourne, America says...
11:49am Thu 28 Aug 08
canopyman wrote:What contract has he signed that is so good? If it involves money i think that would be wrong considering there posistion at the moment!
Let Jo go for 50p as far as I am concerned. He's not fit to wear the shirt. He signed a good contract which he now wants to pull out of. Let's wait for the Gowling-esque comments to follow from him when he does eventually leave.
Throopmill, Mt Everest says...
12:30pm Thu 28 Aug 08
kevvo, The dog house again says...
12:50pm Thu 28 Aug 08
Richard Mayes wrote:I allways asked the same question about why Mostyn was so desperate to keep hold of it I wonder?
Interesting article from Bournemouth Buzz today, again doing the Echo's work for it, confirming that two offers have been made to Sports-6, for the Club - one expiring at midnight tomorrow, both refused! They seem to not have the money to invest in the Club but cling to it - why?
swampy, poole says...
2:29pm Thu 28 Aug 08
Ponch, Christchurch says...
3:03pm Thu 28 Aug 08
liamstrachs, southampton says...
4:30pm Thu 28 Aug 08
HE'S CRAP ON THE LEFT
HE'S CRAP ON THE RI-GH-T
JO KUFFOUR ISSS F**KING ****
mike, poole says...
5:17pm Thu 28 Aug 08
flyingleaper, el segundo ca.USA says...
5:54pm Thu 28 Aug 08
HHHH good luck 2 u Swampy
rcmorgan20, Carlisle, Cumbria says...
6:48pm Thu 28 Aug 08
elvispresleysking, Bristol says...
9:23pm Thu 28 Aug 08
graham, poole says...
5:43pm Fri 29 Aug 08
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macca02, Farpoint says...
7:54am Thu 28 Aug 08