IN DEMAND Poole striker Tony Lee is flattered by the interest shown in him by professional sides – but the Dolphins talisman is currently focused on firing Poole back to the National South.

As soon as the curtain dropped on last campaign, numerous National League clubs started sniffing around the 25-year-old, who notched 36 goals last term despite missing two months of the campaign with a snapped collarbone.

Opening enquiries from Torquay United and Yeovil Town followed in June, whilst the Daily Echo understands that a third National League side, Southend United, have made an offer for the Dolphins star.

However, Poole remain firm in the valuation of the striker, which has been described as a ‘respectable five-figure fee’.

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Whilst Lee is open to a return to full-time football after coming through the youth ranks at Eastleigh, the striker will only consider a move that is right for both Poole and himself.

Speaking about the interest shown, Lee told the Daily Echo: “I think it shows what I have done last year, and how well I have done personally.

“I know we didn't achieve what we wanted to as a group, but having interest is always nice. It does give you a little ego boost.

“But I think there's been three bids on the table, I think they've been turned down by the club, who have obviously got their valuation.

“That’s fair enough. They’ve spoken to my agent and my agent spoke to them about it and I think it is what it is.

“Obviously I spoke to my agent quite a bit about what's been going on and who's been interested, but as I've said to him and to Tommy (Killick, manager) and Chris (Reeves, chairman) until the club accepts a bid, I am worried about what goes on, but I'm not taking away my focus on being here and trying to achieve what the club is setting up to do at a minute.”

Lee has previously played in the National League – making two appearances off the bench for Eastleigh, where he started his career.

Despite being in a professional environment at the Silverlake, Lee spent most of his Spitfires career out on loan with numerous clubs across the south coast.

Eastleigh were full-time when I was there,” he restarted.

“I had four pre-seasons there and it was four days a week, five days a week, overnight travel so that it was done properly.

“It probably wasn't the best timing for me to be in full time football, but I learned a lot and obviously I know everyone at the club knows that I want to go back full-time football if it's right for me, the club and obviously my family life and stuff like that.

“At the minute, I’m just worried about doing what I've got to do for Poole.”