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Blackpool turn down Charlie Adam's transfer request
Adam had loan spells at St Mirren and Ross County before joining Blackpool
Blackpool have rejected a transfer request from skipper Charlie Adam. Adam's agent confirmed earlier on Monday that the Scottish international, 25, wanted to quit the Seasiders.
But the club, who are in their debut season in the Premier League, have reacted quickly to turn down the midfielder's request.
Blackpool manager Ian Holloway has also told Liverpool to "put up or shut up" over their pursuit of the player after their £4m bid was rejected.
"If I was the Liverpool manager I would want to buy him because they have never replaced Xabi Alonso," said Holloway.
"But you have to come up with the right amount of money. I don't want to stand in his way, but they have to put up or shut up."
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Holloway revealed Blackpool chairman Karl Oyston had taken a call from Liverpool director of football strategy Damian Comolli on Sunday night.
"He (Comolli) ummed and aahed and apparently did not make much sense," said Holloway, who also confirmed he had given no thought to leaving Adam out of Tuesday's game with Manchester United.
"Not a chance," he said. "If I tried to stop that boy playing against Manchester United, he would probably kill me.
"Charlie loves this club and just because he puts a transfer request in doesn't change that."
Holloway said at the weekend that the Seasiders had rejected offers from three clubs for Adam, who has 18 months left on his contract.
Holloway also claimed that Birmingham and Aston Villa were the other clubs to have expressed an interest in the player.
Adam joined the Seasiders from Rangers for £500,000 in August 2009 and has scored four goals so far this term.
Holloway has admitted that the midfielder could be the difference between his team staying in the Premier League or getting relegated.
Holloway's side have so far made a mockery of pre-season predictions they would struggle on their return to the top flight for the first time in 39 years.
Adam has been a key figure, converting penalties in wins over Liverpool, Newcastle and West Brom, and his team are currently 11th in the Premier League.
Holloway has admitted in the past that he might have to let Adam go if the price is right but believes the player would be better off staying with the club until the end of the season.
Adam had loan spells at St Mirren and Ross County before joining BlackpoolBlackpool have rejected a transfer request from skipper Charlie Adam. Adam's agent confirmed earlier on Monday that the Scottish international, 25, wanted to quit the Seasiders.
But the club, who are in their debut season in the Premier League, have reacted quickly to turn down the midfielder's request.
Blackpool manager Ian Holloway has also told Liverpool to "put up or shut up" over their pursuit of the player after their £4m bid was rejected.
"If I was the Liverpool manager I would want to buy him because they have never replaced Xabi Alonso," said Holloway.
"But you have to come up with the right amount of money. I don't want to stand in his way, but they have to put up or shut up."
606: DEBATE His range of passing, eye for a final ball, shooting and creativity is top class. I would love to see him in a Liverpool shirt.
flyingbulletsfromjohnarne
Holloway revealed Blackpool chairman Karl Oyston had taken a call from Liverpool director of football strategy Damian Comolli on Sunday night.
"He (Comolli) ummed and aahed and apparently did not make much sense," said Holloway, who also confirmed he had given no thought to leaving Adam out of Tuesday's game with Manchester United.
"Not a chance," he said. "If I tried to stop that boy playing against Manchester United, he would probably kill me.
"Charlie loves this club and just because he puts a transfer request in doesn't change that."
Holloway said at the weekend that the Seasiders had rejected offers from three clubs for Adam, who has 18 months left on his contract.
Holloway also claimed that Birmingham and Aston Villa were the other clubs to have expressed an interest in the player.
Adam joined the Seasiders from Rangers for £500,000 in August 2009 and has scored four goals so far this term.
Holloway has admitted that the midfielder could be the difference between his team staying in the Premier League or getting relegated.
Holloway's side have so far made a mockery of pre-season predictions they would struggle on their return to the top flight for the first time in 39 years.
Adam has been a key figure, converting penalties in wins over Liverpool, Newcastle and West Brom, and his team are currently 11th in the Premier League.
Holloway has admitted in the past that he might have to let Adam go if the price is right but believes the player would be better off staying with the club until the end of the season.