Beattie Flattered by Newcastle interest


By Matthew Jones
May 21 2003

Southampton striker James Beattie has admitted he is flattered by reports linking him with Liverpool and Newcastle United. Newcastle and Liverpool target, James Beattie has admitted to being flattered by all the interest he is recieving.

The England international said, "Last week it was Newcastle, this week it is Liverpool. I take it all with a pinch of salt.

"Of course, it is flattering to see your name linked with clubs, it means I am doing something right. But I have heard nothing from anyone."

Southampton chairman Rupert Lowe said, "There is nothing in the Beattie story as far as I am aware.

"I suppose it is better to be talked about than not and if you are fairly successful then the media are bound to speculate about some of your players.

"I don't know where this story has come from but there is no substance to it."

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