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Man City reject Richards rumours | Man City reject Richards rumours |
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Manchester City have denied a newspaper report that Chelsea have made a £13m offer for Micah Richards. | Manchester City have denied a newspaper report that Chelsea have made a £13m offer for Micah Richards. |
The Sun newspaper claimed injury-hit Chelsea had made a bid for the 18-year-old England defender. | The Sun newspaper claimed injury-hit Chelsea had made a bid for the 18-year-old England defender. |
"Chelsea haven't made an approach to us for Micah Richards or any other player in our squad," said City's director of communications, Paul Tyrrell. | "Chelsea haven't made an approach to us for Micah Richards or any other player in our squad," said City's director of communications, Paul Tyrrell. |
"We will be demanding an apology from the newspaper involved. There is not a shred of truth in the story," he added. | "We will be demanding an apology from the newspaper involved. There is not a shred of truth in the story," he added. |
The one thing I can say is Micah is fantastically happy at this club Manchester City boss Stuart Pearce Oldham Athletic, the club where Richards began his career, are entitled to 20% of any transfer fee as part of a sell-on clause. | |
Following City's 2-1 win against Everton on Monday, manager Stuart Pearce also dismissed speculation over a Richards deal with Chelsea. | |
"There has been speculation that a deal has been done with another club,"said Pearce. "That is a blatant lie. | |
"The one thing I can say is Micah is fantastically happy at this club. I want to bring players in to add to the quality players we already have. | |
"The main thing is he doesn't let his head get turned by what they read in the papers. Sometimes that is difficult for an 18-year-old." | |
Meanwhile, City goalkeeper Joe Hart has joined Tranmere Rovers on a month's loan. | Meanwhile, City goalkeeper Joe Hart has joined Tranmere Rovers on a month's loan. |