Blackburn's Duff Laughs at Transfer Rumours

By Matthew Jones
May 29 2003

Damien Duff has laughed off any transfer rumours linking his with a summer move away from Blackburn Rovers and Ewood Park. Newcastle did try and buy Duff a while ago but failed - will they bid again?

Blackburn and Republic of Ireland star Damien Duff has laughed off claims that he wants to leave Ewood Park.

The 24-year-old was reported to be unhappy with the transfer fee suggested by Rovers.

"Anything I say now there is an angle on it," he told the Irish Examiner.

"I made one small comment and it was twisted out of all proportion, blown all over the papers and television. I just have to laugh it off; there is nothing else I can do.

"I am truly in the dark about what might be happening. I think the player is always the last to know. At the moment, I just consider it paper talk.

"I haven't talked to the gaffer about it. I am happy where I am at the minute, and that's a Blackburn Rovers player.

"Of course, I can enjoy it at some level. You must be doing something right if you are getting linked to the biggest clubs, but I haven't heard anything from any club.

"My only preference as a club is Blackburn Rovers, and that's all there is to say on the matter."

Newcastle United tried and failed to buy Damien Duff a while ago and were reported to be lining up a new bid.

With this latest news, will they be put off?

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