Tuesday, June 20, 2006

Blackburn accept defeat in Liverpool battle over Bellamy


Blackburn Rovers have accepted defeat in Liverpool's bid for striker Craig Bellamy.

The Sun says Bellamy is poised to join Liverpool in a shock £6million deal.
Blackburn are thought to have accepted a bid because of a get-out clause in his contract.
The Wales striker, 26, joined Blackburn from Newcastle for £5m last July. But he insisted on being allowed to speak to any club which offered £6m for him.
As Bellamy supported the Anfield club as a boy, his heart appears set on a move to Merseyside.
Kop boss Rafa Benitez is keen to add firepower to his side as he tries to turn them into genuine title challengers.
Bellamy fits the bill after an impressive season with Rovers, which saw him score 17 goals.