Cort Loan Bid Rejected as Elliot Joins Forest

By Matthew Jones
September 1 2003

Carl Cort is staying at St James' Park after Sir Bobby Robson rejects a loan bid from Southampton, as Robbie Elliot joins Nottingham Forest on loan.

Southampton boss Gordon Strachan wanted Cort on loan but with Craig Bellamy struggling with a knee injury, Sir Bobby decided to reject the bid.

Saints chairman Rupert Lowe told the club's official website: "We did make an enquiry about Cort but that is as far as it has gone. They want to hang onto him."

Sir Bobby Robson has however confirmed that fullback Robbie Elliott is going to Nottingham Forest on-loan.

"Robbie's got a slight little knee injury at the moment but nothing serious and we're in the beginnings of negotiations about him with Nottingham Forest," confirmed Robson.

"It could be resolved early next week because the closure of the transfer window on Sunday doesn't affect First Division clubs."

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