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<H1>Dempsey's ambition outgrows MLS</H1><DIV class=bylinebox style="MARGIN-TOP: 8px"><DIV class=bylinetext>Frank Dell'Apa
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Charlton Athletic's reported interest in Clint Dempsey has cooled. Dempsey remains marketable in Europe, but chances are slim he'll make the move from the New England Revolution by September, the end of the transfer period.
<DIV class=phinline>There have been reports that a $1.5 million bid from Charlton were rejected by MLS. Nobody has denied the figure. But a Charlton source said Tuesday the club is not strongly pursuing Dempsey at this time, though Charlton continues to be interested in importing U.S. players.</DIV>
At least one other Premiership club is interested in Dempsey, but his best bet now appears to wait for the opening of the December transfer window. If Dempsey can successfully conclude the MLS season with the Revolution -- reaching at least the Eastern Conference final and contending for the U.S. Open Cup -- his prospects will improve.</TD></TR></TBODY></TABLE></DIV>
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Charlton Athletic's reported interest in Clint Dempsey has cooled. Dempsey remains marketable in Europe, but chances are slim he'll make the move from the New England Revolution by September, the end of the transfer period.
<DIV class=phinline>There have been reports that a $1.5 million bid from Charlton were rejected by MLS. Nobody has denied the figure. But a Charlton source said Tuesday the club is not strongly pursuing Dempsey at this time, though Charlton continues to be interested in importing U.S. players.</DIV>
At least one other Premiership club is interested in Dempsey, but his best bet now appears to wait for the opening of the December transfer window. If Dempsey can successfully conclude the MLS season with the Revolution -- reaching at least the Eastern Conference final and contending for the U.S. Open Cup -- his prospects will improve.</TD></TR></TBODY></TABLE></DIV>
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