Blackpool manager Michael Appleton has spoken about the future of Nottingham Forest transfer target Josh Bowler.
Forest are reportedly making a £2.5 million bid for the 23 year-old, though they are said to face competition from Premier League rivals Fulham and Bournemouth for his signature.
When asked about the star winger, Appleton was honest about the amount of interest in his player but warned Blackpool will not allow him to go "for cheap". Head coach Steve Cooper has renewed his interest in Bowler of late and he could become the Reds' 17th signing of the summer.
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“Who knows?" Appleton told the Blackpool Gazette when asked if Bowler would stay with the Seasiders.
“There’s clearly a lot of interest in the lad and we’re aware he’s an absolute talent. He did ever so well for the football club last season and we want him to continue to do that this season. We’ve clearly got to be in a position where if he does go, we can act quickly.
"But at the same time, I’m pretty confident my board won’t allow him to go for cheap, so you’ve got to weigh up the risk and the reward in these situations because we know his contract is up. Is the reward worth the risk and they’re the discussions we’ll have in the next ten days to two weeks.”
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