Saints slam Newcastle Bridge talk

By Matthew Jones
July 1 2002

Southampton have poured cold water on claims that Newcastle have made a £10million bid for highly-rated left-back Wayne Bridge. Magpies boss Sir Bobby Robson is reported to have made his move for the England World Cup star after losing Sylvain Distin to Manchester City earlier in the summer.

Southampton have poured cold water on claims that Newcastle have made a £10million bid for highly-rated left-back Wayne Bridge.

Magpies boss Sir Bobby Robson is reported to have made his move for the England World Cup star after losing Sylvain Distin to Manchester City earlier in the summer, after the Frenchman snubbed a permanent move to St James' Park in favour of Maine Road.

However, Saints chairman Rupert Lowe insists they have not received any offers for the seven-times capped Bridge, and says his future remains at St Mary's.

"We have heard nothing from Newcastle. I don't know where the story has come from but we do not want to sell," he said.

"We have had no bids for any of our players and we want to keep our best players. We are very optimistic for this season and do not plan on selling anyone," he told the club's website.