By Mark Heys
April 16 2006
Ian Walker and Radhi Jaidi to go in summer?, No gambling problems at Bolton, Sam's second England interview, South African linked, More Fowler news.
Coventry City manager Micky Adams wants to take Ian Walker to the Ricoh Arena next season according to the Sunday People. Walker has featured in only cup games since his move to Wanderers from Leicester last summer and a chance to link up with former boss Adams for regular first team football could prove appealing.
The News of the World claims Radhi Jaidi is unhappy at losing his place in the Bolton team and could request a transfer in the summer. Tunisian Jaidi hasn't played since a 4-3 defeat at Middlesbrough last month and has made his disappointment public.
Sam Allardyce has revealed that his squad of players do not gamble to the extent of some Premiership footballers. The likes of Tony Adams, Wayne Rooney, John Terry and ex-Bolton man Eidur Gudjohnsen have all been in the news following speculated betting addictions but Allardyce says his players like a flutter "every now and again".
Meanwhile Allardyce is said to have impressed the FA during a second interview for the England managerial post.
Bolton are one of four Premiership clubs casting an eye on South African midfielder Sibusiso Zuma who plays his football in Germany with Arminia Bielefeld. Zuma has a get out clause in his contract and this has apparently alerted ourselves, Middlesbrough, Birmingham City and Manchester City.
Blackburn boss Mark Hughes has joined Sam Allardyce in his admiration for Liverpool forward Robbie Fowler. Both managers have said they will explore the possibility of bringing Fowler in should his contract at Liverpool not be renewed in the summer.